Respiratory failure: causes and complications (Physiology) UNFINISHED Test and Flashcards

What is hypoxaemia?

An abnormally low partial pressure of oxygen in the blood (normal arterial partial pressure of oxygen: 75 - 100mmHg). It is different from hypoxia, where the tissue oxygen delivery is inadequate to support normal the aerobic metabolism of the tissues

What is hypercapnia?

When you have high levels of carbon dioxide in your blood. Carbon dioxide is a waste product that your body gets rid of when you exhale. If you can't get rid of it, it can build up in your blood

What does ABG stand for?

Arterial blood gases

What does AGE stand for?

a

What is an A-a gradient?

d

What should the A-a gradient usually be less than?

2kPa

Flashcards: Respiratory failure: causes and complications (Physiology) UNFINISHED