Arterial Blood Gases Flashcards
1
Q
pCO2
A
Carbon Dioxide
35-45
2
Q
HCO3
A
Bicarbonate
22-26
3
Q
PO2
A
oxygen found in the artery
80-100
4
Q
SPO2
A
oxygen saturations via pulse oximeter
95-100
5
Q
Partial Compensation
A
pH is abnormal, carbon dioxide and bicarbonate are making their way to within normal limits
6
Q
Complete Compensation
A
pH is normal and values are normal or close to be.
