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Wondering why the pco2 is decreased in pulmonary embolism?
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Patient response: A pulmonary embolism blocks blood flow to the lung, which leads to a decrease in po2. The patient response is to increase the breathing rate, which leads to an initial decrease in pco2. Over time, the block in blood flow can lead to poor co2 removal, which can cause an increase in pco2.
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