Blood Gas Values Flashcards
1
Q
pH
A
7.40 mmHg
Range: 7.35-7.45 mmHg
2
Q
PaCO2
A
40 mmHg
Range: 35-45 mmHg
3
Q
PaCO2 (Newborn Normal)
A
<50 mmHg
4
Q
PaO2
A
97 mmHg
5
Q
Normal PaO2 Range
A
80-100 mmHg
6
Q
Mild Hypoxemia - PaO2 Range
A
60-79 mmHg
7
Q
Moderate Hypoxemia - PaO2 Range
A
40-59 mmHg
8
Q
Severe Hypoxemia - PaO2 Range
A
<40 mmHg
9
Q
PaO2 (Newborn Normal)
A
> 60 mmHg
10
Q
PaO2 >100 in the presence of O2 therapy indicates what?
A
Excessively corrected hypoxemia
11
Q
Another term for mmHg?
A
Torr
12
Q
HCO3
A
24 mEq/L
Range: 22-26 mEq/L
13
Q
BE
A
0 mEq/L
Range: +/-2 mEq/L
14
Q
SaO2 Definition & How is it Measured?
A
Saturation of arterial blood with oxygen
Calculated from an arterial blood gas (ABG)
15
Q
SpO2 Definition & How is it Measured?
A
Saturation of arterial blood with oxygen (P stands for pulse)
Measured with a sensor worn by the pt (Pulseox)
