Apr 10, 2009 · Members are discussing the difference between PO2 and PaO2, with some stating that they are used interchangeably but technically not the same. PO2 refers to the partial pressure of …

Jul 10, 2008 · PaO2 stands for the partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood, measured in mmHg. SaO2 is the arterial O2 saturation.

Dec 10, 2007 · My instructors lecture notes state that SpO2 refers to pulse oximetry, and that SaO2 refers to peripheral capillary saturation. It also says that PaO2 is an inv...

Oct 22, 2014 · Can someone please help me understand how an SpO2 value can be 95 while the PaO2 reads as low as 40 to 60. I know SpO2 is Hgb saturation% and SaO2 is O2 pressur...

May 24, 2024 · PaO2 specifically refers to the measurement of oxygen in arterial blood, while pO2 is a more general term referring to the partial pressure of oxygen in any context.

Jun 3, 2024 · To estimate a PaO2 from an SpO2 reading, you can use the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve as a reference. However, keep in mind that this relationship is not linear and may …

PaO2: partial pressure of oxygen PaCO2: partial pressure of carbon dioxide HCO3-: concentration of bicarbonate SaO2: arterial oxygen saturation Base excess (BE): excess or deficit of base in the …

May 13, 2014 · Remember that PaO2 (arterial oxygen, measured in torr or mmHg) is not the same as SpO2, ( hemoglobin saturation, a percentage of red cells carrying oxygen). if you think they are, your …

May 27, 2024 · The normal range of the alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient (PAO2 - PaO2) for healthy young adults breathing room air is typically less than 10 mmHg. A higher gradient may indicate a gas …

May 21, 2024 · The normal range of the alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient (PAO2 - PaO2) for healthy young adults breathing room air is typically less than 10 mmHg.