Hypercapnia Flashcards by Joyce Lau

Q

Hypercapnia

A

Increased partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood
Dogs >45mmHg
Cats >38mmHg

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Hypoxemia

A

PaO2 <80mmHg

If <60mmHg : severe hypoxemia = ventilate!

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Oxygen index equation

A

PaO2/FiO2

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