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Cardiopulmonary
ABGs
Term | Definition |
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pH | 7.35 - 7.45 |
PaCO2 | 35 - 45 mmHg |
PaO2 | 80 - 100 mmHg |
HCO3 | 22 - 26 mEq/L |
SaO2 | 95 - 98% |
Acidemia | elevated acidity of blood (pH <7.35) |
Alkalemia | decreased acidity of blood (pH >7.45) |
Eucapnia | normal level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 35-45 mmHg) |
Hypercapnia | elevated level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 >45 mmHg) |
Hypocapnia | decreased level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 <35 mmHg) |
Hypoxemia | low level of O2 in arterial blood (PaO2 <80 mmHg) |
Mild hypoxemia | PaO2 60 - 79 mmHg |
Moderate hypoxemia | PaO2 40 - 59 mmHg |
Severe hypoxemia | PaO2 <40 mmHg |
Hypoxia | low level of O2 in the tissue despite adequate perfusion of the tissue |