reference range (gas exchange)
Last reviewed 01/2018
The blood gas figures for normal gas exchange are:
- PIO2 20
- PaO2 13.3 (12-14)
- PaCO2 5.3 (5-6)
- (PaO2 + PaCO2) 18.6
- PIO2 - (PaO2+PaCO2) 1.4 (less than 2.5)
Check with local laboratory reference values.