Blood Gases

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PCO2

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

35-45 mmHg

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SaO2

% of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen

95-100%

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PaO2

Partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood

80-100

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PO2

Partial pressure of oxygen in blood

80-100 mm Hg

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pH

Acidity in blood, decreased values cause high CO2, levels 7.34-7.45

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BE

Base Excess, amount of acids required to return blood to normal pH levels

-2.0 to 2.0 mEq/L

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HB

Amount of hemoglobin in blood. Low levels cause anemia

12-16 g/dL

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HCO3

Biocarbonate level regulated by kidneys. Helps regulating pH of blood. Smokers have high HCO3

22-26 mEq/L

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What does low levels of PO2 cause?

A decrease is SaO2

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Increased acidity in blood causes what?

A decreased pH