ITE Pulm Flashcards

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Alveolar gas equation?

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PAO2 = FiO2(PB – PH2O) – PCO2 / RQ

PAO2 = alveolar oxygen partial pressure 
FiO2 = fraction of inspired oxygen
PB = barometric pressure
PH2O = vapor pressure of water
RQ = respiratory quotient
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