What acid-base imbalance is she at risk for

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Case Study One

You have providing to an 18 year old male who was involved in a single vehicle rollover. He was ejected from the vehicle. You observe signs of a closed head injury (we won't get into too many details as that is not the point of this particular discussion). His vital signs are BP 96/50 P 68 R6 O2 sats 86% left pupil is dilated and does not respond to light.

Focusing on acid - base balances:

1) What imbalance is he at risk for?

2) How would the body attempt to compensate for this? Include specific information and include the carbonic acid/ bicarbonate ion reactions

3) What corresponding electrolyte imbalance could result? What signs and symptoms would you expect to see?

Case Study Two

Barbara has been diagnosed with an extreme case of food poisoning. She has severe vomiting.

1) What acid-base imbalance is she at risk for?

2) How would the body attempt to compensate for this? Include specific information and include the carbonic acid/bicarbonate ions reaction

3) What signs and symptoms would you expect to see?

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