Oxygen Flashcards
What are the two ways in which Oxygen travels in blood?
1) Dissolved in blood plasma (minority) 2) Bound to haemoglobin (majority)
One molecule of Hb can bind to _ molecules of Oxygen?
- In a 100ml of blood- 15ml is Hb which can bind to 20.4ml of O2
What is Sa02?
O2 saturation- % of oxygen that is bound to haemolgobin.
Sa02 and Sp02 measure the same thing, but Sa02 uses _ while Sp02 uses _ to measure it
ABG, Pulse oximeter
What is Pa02?
Amount of O2 dissolved in arterial blood plasma (mmHg or kPa)
Pa02 is directly proportional to pO2. T/F?
True
Sa02 is directly proportional to p02. T/F?
False. Sigmoid relationship. O2 dissociation curve
What is Fi02?
Fraction of inspired O2- refers to the fraction of total inspired 02 that is being delivered by an O2 device
Patients who retain more C02 have V/Q _
Mismatch
Poor ventilation (low O2) in pulmonary circulation causes vaso_
Constriction
How might the Haldane effect cause patients to retain C02
These patients have more CO2 bound to Hb
What are the 3 main causes for respiratory failure in patients who are put on high Fi02?
- V/Q mismatch 2. Increased Haldane effect 3. Reduced Hypoxic drive
Chronically poor ventilated patients are sensitive to high amounts of oxygen
True
What are the types of Hypoxia? (4)
- Circulatory 2. Anaemic 3. Toxic 4. Hypoxaemic hypoxia- Low inspired O2 conc
What are some causes of Alveolar Hypoventilation?
- Airway obstruction 2. Epiglottis 3. Laryngospasm 4. Inhaled foreign body