Chapter 25, Problem 1AYKA

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Elisa Anderson, a 6years old girl who presents with a history of vomiting for the past 3 days. A decreased breathing rate is observed.

Characters in the case:

Elisa Anderson, a 6years old girl who presents with a history of vomiting for the past 3 days.

Adequate information:

Elisa Anderson, a 6 years old girl presents with a history of vomiting for the past 3 days, resulting in the abnormally low respiratory rate.

To determine:

The reason behind the change in the ventilation and the gas values of Elisa’s arterial blood.