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.

Oxygen partial pressure (paO2) and saturation (saO2) are 2 different things - read about the difference. Saturation can be measure directly/invasively (saO2) or indirectly/peripherally (spO2).

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...

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, 2007 · I am struggling with the difference/significance of PaO2 and SaO2 for my final next week. Does anyone know of a website that has REALLY basic information that m...

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 …

Mar 6, 2009 · Ok guys, I need some help with the alveolar air equation: I know it goes something like PAO2 = PIO2 - (PACO2/R) + F. Scenario is: pt breathing room air @ sea level, PaO2 = 100, PaCO2 …

Apr 28, 2007 · They need low oxygen level, but how low? How low PaO2 and SaO2 should go down before one decides to intervene?

Oct 27, 2013 · You have a PaO2 appropriate for oxygen of 1 - 2 L in a COPD patient but he is obviously struggling since there is a pH of 7.42. True COPD patients who are retainers rarely if ever raise their …