Table 7.
Venous blood gas analysis in cattle with traumatic reticuloperitonitis
| Variable (median; mean ± sd) | Finding | Number of cattle | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH (n = 474) 7.42 ± 0.05 |
Normal (7.41–7.45) | 216 | 46 |
| Decreased (7.20–7.40) | 170 | 36 | |
| Increased (7.46–7.58) | 88 | 18 | |
| pCO2 (n = 472) (median = 43.3 mmHg) |
Normal (35–45) | 254 | 54 |
| Decreased (24.1–34.9) | 45 | 9 | |
| Increased (45.1–75.6) | 173 | 37 | |
| HCO3− (n = 474) (median = 26.5 mmol/l) |
Normal (20.0–30.0) | 354 | 75 |
| Decreased (10.0–19.9) | 25 | 5 | |
| Increased (30.1–58.9) | 95 | 20 | |
| Base excess (n = 464) (median = 3.1 mmol/l) |
Normal (−2 bis + 2) | 127 | 27 |
| Decreased (−9.1 bis −2.1) | 65 | 14 | |
| Increased (2.1 bis 28.8) | 272 | 59 |