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Case #3 -
A 62 year old deteriorating postoperatively

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
3.) What lab tests are indicated? What results do you expect from these tests?

Laboratory tests and expected results:

  • WBC - leucocytosis with increase polymorphonuclear leucocytes and immature
    forms

  • Lactate levels - increased above 2.0

  • Blood gases - base deficit

 
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