You find a patient that has resorted from respiratory distre…

You find a patient that has resorted from respiratory distress to respiratory failure. The patient is no long conscious.  ABG Results: pH: 7.13 PaCO2: 85 HCO3 24 PaO2: 51 Vital Signs: HR; 43 bpm RR: 4 bpm BP: 90/45 SpO2: 73% What should you do to correct the issue?

Mr. Dyer presents to the ED in respiratory failure. He is cl…

Mr. Dyer presents to the ED in respiratory failure. He is clammy and non-responsive. The RT is unable to obtain an ABG on Mr. Dyer. Ms. Dyer informs the ER staff he is a diabetic and has not taken any insulin in 32 hours. Based on his history provided, what do you suspect in wrong with Mr. Dyer?