Hemoximetry Notes

Question 1

Hemaglobin def

Answer 1

Responsible for the transport of O2.
Tested through CBC

Question 2

Oxyhemaglobin O2Hb

Answer 2

The binding of O2

Question 3

Carboxyhemaglobin COHb

Answer 3

Hemaglobin bond to Co2
Prevents O2 from binding to Hemaglobin.

> 3% indicates cigarette smoke

Question 4

Methemaglobin definition

Answer 4

Iron in hemaglobin

Monitor methemoglobin in neonates receiving nitric oxide. Above 1%

Question 5

hemodynamic measurements (6)

Answer 5

CVP (Central Venous Pressure)
PAP (Pulmonary Artery Pressure)
PCWP (Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure)
MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure
QT (Cardiac Output)
QI (Cardiac Index)

Question 6

CVP Increases (6)

Answer 6

Right heart failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cor Pulmonale
Pulmonary embolism
Tricuspid valve stenosis
Hypervolemia

Question 7

Pap normal

Answer 7

8 to 25

Question 8

PCWP normal

Answer 8

5 to 10

Question 9

PCWP increased with left sided issues (5)

Answer 9

Left heart failure
CHF
Pulmonary embolism
Mitral valve stenosis
Hypervolemia