You are reviewing the medical record for a 60 y.o. patient w…
You are reviewing the medical record for a 60 y.o. patient who was admitted to the hospital with acute on chronic hypercarbic respiratory failure. Their prior medical history includes bronchiectasis and diabetes. The medical team recently drew an arterial blood gas (ABG) shown below. You also note their vitals to be: HR 110 bpm, SpO2 91%, RR 14 breaths per minute, BP 110s/60s mmHg. Select the most appropriate clinical decision: pH – 7.38 PCO2 – 65 mmHg PO2 – 90 mmHg HCO3 – 32mEq/L FiO2 – 35% P/F Ratio: 257
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