Hypoxia
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Background
PAO2 = (PB - PH2O) x FiO2 - PaCO2/RQ
- Normal PAO2 = 760 - 47 x 0.21 - 40/0.8
- Normal PAO2 = 100
DDX
- V/Q mismatch
- Diffusion
- Hypercarbia
- Altitude
- Cardiac Shunt
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PAO2 = (PB - PH2O) x FiO2 - PaCO2/RQ