A 30 year old patient, previously well presents with vomiting and ringing in her ears.
O/E – She looks unwell. Vitals – RR 30/min, BP 100/70, PR 105/min
Her ABG is as follows:
pH 7.20
CO2 24 mmHg
HCO3 16 (24 mmol/l)
Na 135 (137-145 mmol/l)
K 3.5 (4-6 mmol/l)
Cl 100 (99-111 mmol/l)
ketones 0.3
Lactate 3 (<1)
Urea 7.5 (3-7 mmol/l)
Creat 100 (<130 umol/l)
1. Interpret her blood gas
2. Give a differential diagnosis and likely cause
3. What is your risk assessment?
4. What are your treatment priorities?
5. What are the indications for haemodialysis?