Yesterday’s acid-base challenge

by rcentor on March 10, 2010

We have a brilliant debate ongoing in the comment section of yesterday's problem. I will refrain from commenting for 24 hours. Please join the debate – then I will weigh in some time tomorrow.

I cannot answer every question about this patient, but I can answer some key questions.

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