Arterial Blood Gases

Question 1

Infant

Answer 1

pH 7.34-7.46
PaCO2 30-45
PaO2 85-100
HCO3 20-28
BE -4 - +2

Question 2

Child

Answer 2

pH 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 35-45
PaO2 80-100
HCO3 22-26

Question 3

Newborn

Answer 3

pH 7.25-7.35
PaCO2 40-50
PaO2 50-70
HCO3 17-23
BE -10 - +2