ABG Analysis

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PaO₂ (Partial Pressure of O₂)

Normal : 80-100 mmHg

< 80 = Hypoxemia
Hgb SAT (% of Hgb Transporting O₂)

Normal : 92 - 97%

<90 = Hypoemia and Hypoxia
pH (Acid/Base Balance)

Normal : 7.35 - 7.45

< 7.35 = Acidosis

> 7.45 = Alkalosis
PaCO₂ (Partial Pressure of CO₂)

Normal : 35 - 45 mmHg

< 35 = Hypocapnia

> 45 = Hypercapnia
HCO₃ (Bicarbonate Level)

Normal : 22 - 26 mEqL (milliequivalents per liter)

< 22 = Low

> 24 = High

Author:	Sjerry85
ID:	20229
Card Set:	ABG Analysis
Updated:	2010-05-21 23:53:16
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Description:	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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