Table 2. Blood investigation (Case 2).

BE, base excess

Parameter	ABG result	Normal range
pH	7.34	7.35-7.45
pCO2	31 mmHg	35-45 mmHg
pO2	40 mmHg	75-100 mmHg
Lactate	0.3 mmol/L	0.5-2.2 mmol/L
HCO3-	16.7 mmol/L	22-26 mmol/L
BE	-8.2 mmol/L	-2 to +2 mmol/L
Sodium	133 mmol/L	135-145 mmol/L
Potassium	4.23 mmol/L	3.5-5.0 mmol/L
Chloride	112 mmol/L	98-106 mmol/L