Case study : A 25‐year‐old woman with chest pain and incre | Biochemistry

Case study
:
A 25‐year‐old woman with
chest pain and increased respiratory rate .

Laboratory results :

H+ 30 (37–45 nmol/L)
PCO2 3.6 (4.27–6.0 kPa)
HCO3 26 (21–29 mmol/L

1. Describe the acid–base disturbance?

2.What type acid-base disorder present ?

3. Is there any compensation?

4. Why is the PCO2
level low?