TQT 17.1. Given test results for hematocrit and/or hemoglobin, provide a clinical interpretation. Or vice versa, i.e., given clinical symptoms, predict possible test results.
One of your recent patients, Robert, a 37-year-old obese man who works nights in an underground parking garage at LAX, complains of memory loss and lethargy. His partner states that he has been snoring and gasping for air in his sleep for years. His stats include HR 71 beats/min. RR is 18 beats/min. Oxygen Sat is 98%. BP is 117/82. All within normal range. His spun-down blood is shown below. Based on the data presented and shown here, what is your interpretation?