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What do blood gas numbers mean?
A pH of less than 7.0 is called acidic, and a pH greater than 7.0 is called basic, or alkaline. A lower blood pH may indicate that your blood is more acidic and has higher carbon dioxide levels. A higher blood pH may indicate that your blood is more basic and has a higher bicarbonate level.
What is blood gases normal values?
The following are normal ranges for results of a blood gas test: pH: 7.35–7.45. partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2): 80–100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) partial pressure of carbon dioxide: 35–45 mmHg.
What does it mean when your blood gas is too high?
If your arterial blood gas test results are abnormal, it may mean you: Aren’t taking in enough oxygen. Aren’t getting rid of enough carbon dioxide. Have an imbalance in your blood pH (it’s too acidic or basic).
What happens when blood gas is high?
When carbon dioxide builds up in your blood, it dissolves and creates an acid. If your blood acid level is out of balance, it can mean your body isn’t able to get rid carbon dioxide efficiently. This may happen because your lungs aren’t working well or your kidneys can’t get rid of the acid.
What does high pH mean in blood gas?
The acidity of your blood is measured by determining its pH. A lower pH means that your blood is more acidic, while a higher pH means that your blood is more basic.
What does low CO2 mean?
Lower levels of carbon dioxide may mean you have: Metabolic acidosis, or your blood is too acidic. Addison disease, an adrenal gland problem. Ketoacidosis. This is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
What does a high PO2 indicate?
PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen) reflects the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in the blood. It primarily measures the effectiveness of the lungs in pulling oxygen into the blood stream from the atmosphere. Elevated pO2 levels are associated with: Increased oxygen levels in the inhaled air.
What does a pO2 of 200 mean?
Hyperoxemia can be defined as an increase in arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) to a level greater than 120 mmHg (16 kPa) (1, 2). It is considered to be moderate for levels ranging between 120 and 200 mmHg, and severe if PaO2 exceeds 200 mmHg (27 kPa) (3).