A 25 yr old male is found unconscious . In the ER , ABG is performed and reveals :pH - 7.25, PCO2- 60, PO2- 65 and HCO3 -26. What is the diagnosis?: (A) Respiratory acidosis uncompensated, (B) Respiratory alkalosis compensated, (C) Metabolic acidosis uncompensated, (D) Metabolic alkalosis compensated
Answer is A. - pH. 7.25 (acidosis) , PCO2 - 60 (raised ) , HCO3- 26 (normal) - Respiratory acidosis HCO3 is Normal so respiratory acidosis uncompensated