Study #1
A 46-year old man without previous illness enters the coronary care unit with an electrocardiogram (ECG) diagnosis of "inferior wall infarct" and severe chest pain. He had received morphine in the emergency room. The cardiac monitor showed numerous premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).
Room Air Blood Gases:
Blood Gas Interpretation: (1 pt)

Question

Study #1
A 46-year old man without previous illness enters the coronary care unit with an electrocardiogram (ECG) diagnosis of "inferior wall infarct" and severe chest pain. He had received morphine in the emergency room. The cardiac monitor showed numerous premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).
Room Air Blood Gases:
  Blood Gas Interpretation: (1 pt)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is Acute alveolar hyperventilation with mild hypoxemia

Study #1 A 46-Year Old Man Without Previous Illness Enters the Coronary