Pathophysiology (Case Stduy)

Pathophysiology (Case Stduy)

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Case Study C
R.S. has smoked for many years and has developed hronic brénchitisfia chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of Wease and peripheral arterial
vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH *‘ 7.32 PaCO; = 60 l Hg PaO
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