Oxygen and CO2 Assessment II

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the assessment of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the context of medical procedures and patient care.

Ventilation

Removal of CO2 from the body.

Oxygenation

Addition of O2 to the blood.

SpO2

Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, a measure of oxygen supply in the blood.

Arterial blood gas (ABG)

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Hypoxemia

Low levels of oxygen in the blood.

Alveolar ventilation

The amount of fresh air that reaches the alveoli per minute.

Tidal volume

The amount of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath.

Dead space

The portion of the respiratory system that does not participate in gas exchange.

PaCO2

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

PAO2

Alveolar partial pressure of oxygen.

Capnography

A monitoring tool that measures the concentration of CO2 in exhaled air.

Circulation

The movement of blood throughout the body, crucial for gas exchange.

FIO2

Fraction of inspired oxygen, the percentage of oxygen in the air we breathe.

CO2 elimination

The process of removing carbon dioxide from the body, primarily through ventilation.

Hemoglobin concentration

The amount of hemoglobin in the blood, affecting its oxygen-carrying capacity.