87 year old man with history of COPD and type 2 DM on insulin and metformin, was found unconscious. His VBG showed the following.
PH = 7.23
pCO2 = 62 mmHg
HCO3 = 25 mmol/L
Hb = 138 g/L
Na = 141 mmol/L
K = 4.6 mmol/L
Cl = 109 mmol/L
Glucose = 2.0 mmol/L
Lactate = 1.6 mmol/L
Creatinine = 161 umol/L
Questions:
- Interpret these blood gases results
- How will you manage this patient?