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12th January 2024
Interpreting blood gas abnormalities in Respiratory Failure
| Type 1 | Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Hypoxia ( PaO2 <8.0 kPa (60mmHg))
Normal or low PaCO2 (≤6 kPa (45mmHg)) |
Hypoxia (PaO2 <8 kPa (60mmHg))
Hypercapnia (PaCO2 >6 kPa (45mmHg)) |
Table 1: Blood gas interpretation in respiratory failure
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