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Arterial Blood Gas Values
Memorize these values for Exam 3
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/20/2012

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Arterial Blood Gases normal pH:
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7.35-7.45
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Arterial Blood Gases normal PaO2:
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80-100 mm Hg
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Arterial Blood Gases normal SaO2:
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>95%
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Arterial Blood Gases normal PaCO2:
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35-45 mm Hg
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Arterial Blood Gases normal HCO3:
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22-26 mEq/L (mmol/L)
Term
At what PaO2 and SpO2 levels are tissues adequately ventilated?
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60 mmHg/90%
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At what PaO2 and SpO2 are patients with chromic hypoxemia w/ no cardiac complications properly pefused with continuous O2 therapy perscribed?
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55 mmHg/88%
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At what PaO2 and SpO2 are tissues hypoxemic and inadequately perfused?
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<40 mmHg and 75%
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