Arterial Blood Gases - Surgery
Arterial Blood Gases - Surgery
Arterial Blood Gases - Surgery
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<strong>Arterial</strong> PCO P<br />
(PaCO<br />
CO 2 (Pa<br />
Normal: 35 to 45 mm Hg<br />
CO 2)<br />
↑ PaCO 2 = hypoventilation<br />
– Respiratory center depression<br />
– Neuromuscular disease<br />
– Pulmonary disease<br />
↓ PaCO 2 = hyperventilation<br />
– Central<br />
– Pain<br />
– Anxiety<br />
– Iatrogenic
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