Blood Gas II





  • PAO2—partial pressure of alveolar O2


  • FiO2—fraction of inspired O2


  • Patm—atmospheric pressure


  • $$ {\mathrm{P}}_{{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}} $$ —partial pressure of water vapor


  • PaCO2—partial pressure CO2 in arterial blood


  • R—respiratory exchange ratio, usually 0.8




 






     




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