Which acid base abnormality would likely occur in a patient with acute ventilatory failure who has a complete cardiac and respiratory arrest?

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In acute ventilatory failure with cardiac and respiratory arrest, there is a buildup of CO2 leading to respiratory acidosis, and lack of perfusion causes lactic acid buildup leading to metabolic acidosis, resulting in a combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis.

Which Acid Base Abnormality Would Likely Occur in a Patient