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A Rare Case of Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis in an Immunosuppressed Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Open Journal of Educational Research | Vol 6, Issue 2

Table 2. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Findings

Parameter Value Normal Range
pH 7.30 7.35 – 7.45
pO₂ 196 mmHg 83 – 108
pCO₂ 59.5 mmHg 35 – 48
HCO₃⁻ 28.0 mmol/L 21 – 28
Total CO₂ 29.6 mmol/L 24 – 30
Base Excess +2.0 mmol/L –2.4 – +2.3