A 64 year old man presents with shortness of breath and feeling unwell for 3 days.
His blood results show:pH 7.25 (7.36-7.44)
pCO2 28 (35-45 mmHg)
HCO3 12 (24+/-2)
BE -14
Na 137 (137-145 mmol/l)
K 4.3 (3.4-5.0 mmol/l)
Cl 104 (99-111 mmol/l)
Questions:
Describe and interpret the blood test
What bedside tests would you do?