Arterial Blood Gas Values Flashcards
1
Q
PaO2
A
75-100 mmHg
10-5-13.5 KPa
2
Q
PaCO2
A
35-45 mmHg
4.5-6 KPa
3
Q
HCO3
A
22-26 mmol/l
4
Q
BE
A
-2 + 2 (0)
5
Q
SaO2
A
95-99%
6
Q
PH
A
7.35 - 7.45
7
Q
Acidosis
A
below 7.35
8
Q
Alkalosis
A
More than 7.45
9
Q
Transport of O2
A
2-3% dissolved in plasma
97-98% combined with haemoglobin in the RBC
10
Q
Transport of CO2
A
10% dissolved in plasma
30% with proteins and carbamino compounds
60% as bicarbonate
11
Q
Type 1 respiratory failure
A
Hypoxia
PaO2 less then 60mmHg or 8KPa
12
Q
Type 2 respiratory failure
A
Hypoxia
PaO2 less than 60mmHg or 8 KPa
AND
Hypercapnia
PaCO2 more than 50 mmHg or 6.7KPa
