Blood Gas Values & Respiratory Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
List the normal blood gas values:
pH
PaO2
PaCO2
A
pH: 7.35-7.45
PaO2: 90-100
PaCO2: 35-45
2
Q
List the normal blood gas values:
HCO3-
BE
SaO2
A
HCO3-: 22-26
BE: -2 to 2
SaO2: 95-98%
3
Q
Formula for VO2
A
10 x kg(3/4) = VO2
4
Q
Formula for VCO2
A
8 x kg(3/4) = VCO2
5
Q
What does this formula describe?
[FiO2 x (Pb - PH2O)] - PaCO2 / 0.8
A
Alveoar Gas/Air Equation
https://youtu.be/vrjK4gxa-48
6
Q
Formula for arterial O2 content/dL
A
(hgb x 1.34 x SaO2) + (PaO2 x 0.003)