Chapter 27, Problem 26RQ

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The underlying problem faced by the boy and determine the necessary treatment that should be administered on the boy to attain a homeostatic condition.

Introduction:

The boy fell into a stone quarry that was filled with water and was nearly drowned. After assessing his condition it was observed that the body fluids of the boy had high ${\text{P}}_{{\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}}$ and lactate levels and low ${\text{P}}_{{\text{O}}_2}$ levels. This shows that the child had respiratory and metabolic acidosis.