Blood Gas - Values Measured

Values Measured

  • pH — The acidity or basicity of the blood.
  • PaCO2 — The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood.
  • PaO2 — The partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.
  • HCO3 — The level of bicarbonate in the blood.
  • BE — The base-excess of bicarbonate in the blood.

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