My instructors lecture notes state that SpO2 refers to pulse oximetry, and that SaO2 refers to peripheral capillary saturation. It also says that PaO2 is an inv...

Dec 27, 2009 · Spo2 and Sa02, while similiar, should represent 2 entirely differnet values, correct? If a patient has an Sp02/Sa02 level within an acceptable range, would that indicate that the Pa02 is also …

Jul 10, 2008 · PaO2 stands for the partial pressure of O2 in arterial blood, measured in mmHg. SaO2 is the arterial O2 saturation.

May 13, 2007 · Sa02 accurately indicates the changes in hemoglobin saturation and considers the effects of PC02, temp and pH. That's where the Oxygen Dissociation Curve comes in.

Apr 23, 2012 · For example,if a patient's Sa02 is 90% RR10 b/min GCS is 8. Do I commence oxygen at 6-8 L/min via a Hudson mask? Another example,If a patient's Sa02 is 88% HR 144 RR 45 b/min. …

Oct 22, 2014 · The physiology of SaO2 and SpO2 is totally different. SaO2 is directly related Hgb and how saturated the blood is with O2 molecules. SpO2 is the measurement of dissolved O2 molecules …

Oct 9, 2009 · I missed a clinical day last week and was assigned a case study as make-up work. Im 1st sememster LPN. Im really struggling with some of this. Im not looking fo...

May 10, 2009 · I am struggling with documentation. How would I document for the given scenario? L.M ;56 year old female. VS- 36.4; 80; 20; 120/85; Sa02 is 90% in RA MD orders ...

Jul 19, 2007 · Two questions for the group: 1) What is lowest acceptable SaO2 or pulse-ox value you would accept for the average patient? 2) What is the lowest acceptable PaO2...

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