BRTP04 Theory of Oxygen Administration Flashcards
PICO2
Partial pressure of inspired carbon dioxide
Normal value
0.23 mmHg
PIO2
Partial pressure of inspired oxygen
Normal value 159 mmHg
PAO2
Partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli
99-100 mmHg
PaO2
Partial pressure if oxygen in arterial blood
80-100 mmHg
PvO2
Partial pressure of oxygen mixed in venous blood
40-45mmHg
SaO2
Oxygen saturation of Hemoglobin in arterial blood
95-97.5%
(Found when blood is drawn ABG)
SvO2
Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in mixed venous blood
75%
(Found w pulse oximeter)
PvCO2
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in mixed venous blood
45 mmHg
PACO2
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the Alveoli.
40 mmHg
PaCO2
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood
35-45 mmHg
CaO2
20.4%
Respiration has 3 basic processes
- Ventilation
- External respiration- happens at AC membrane
- Internal respiration- gas exchange at tissue
Aerobic metabolism
Sustains life, Metabolism that occurs IN THE PRESENCE OF OXYGEN
Anaerobic metabolism
Functions WITHOUT AIR OR OXYGEN
In the cytoplasm
Oxygen definitions
Colorless, tasteless, transparent gas
In atmosphere 21%
Density 1.429 g/L
Supports combustion
Hypoxia
Lack of oxygen at the tissue level; doesn’t meet cells metabolic needs
Hypoxemia
Lack of oxygen in the arterial blood (decreased PaO2)
Hyperoxia
Increased levels of oxygen to the tissues usually due to the use of supplemental O2.
Hypocapnea or hypocarbia
Decrease in CO2 in the blood
Hypercapnea or hypercarbia
Increase in CO2 in the blood
Remember this is associated with abnormal drowsiness
Secondary polycythemia
Increased production of red blood cells. A compensatory mechanism of the body to decreased levels of oxygen in the blood (PaO2). More RBCS available to carry oxygen to the tissues.
Remember it’s always a secondary issue, a separate issue has to exist for this one to begin.
Cyanosis
Cyanosis is visible bluish tinge if the skin and mucous membranes.
Visible when you have 5gm/100ml or 5gms% of blood of dissociated hemoglobin. (Most important part of this definition)
Time limits to diffusion
Pulmonary blood is normally exposed to alveolar gas for 0.75 seconds during exercise it may fall to 0.25 seconds.
Atmospheric pressure at sea level
14.7 psi