Physics - Normal Values

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RAW:

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AIRWAY RESISTANCE: normal airway resistance in a healthy adult;
NV = .5 TO 2.5 H2O/L/sec

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BREATHS PER MINUTE:

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12-20 BPM

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NORMAL TIDAL VOLUME (VT):

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5-7 ML PER KG OF IDEAL BODY WEIGHT (ML/KG)

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ANATOMICAL DEAD SPACE:

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1 ML PER EVERY POUND OF IDEAL BODY WEIGHT (do not convert to Kg)

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PH:

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7.35 - 7.45

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PA CO2:

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partial pressure of CO2 in the alveoli.
NV = 35-45 mmHg

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HCo3 (Bicarbonate):

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22-26 mEq/L

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BE (Base excess):

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-2 to +2

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SaO2:

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>95%

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PaO2:

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partial pressure of oxygen in the arteries;
NV = 80-100 mmHg

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mild hypoxemia:

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PaO2 = 60-80 mmHg

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moderate hypoxemia:

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PaO2 = 40-60 mmHg

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severe hypoxemia:

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PaO2 < 40 mmHg

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Hb:

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hemoglobin;
NV = 12 - 16 g/dl
(grams of hemoglobin per deciliter of blood)

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PeCO2 (partial pressure of exhaled oxygen):

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5-10 mmHg < PaCO2

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Vd/ Vt:

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dead space per tidal volume:
.2 to .4 (20% to 40% of every breath)

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Barometric Pressure (PB):

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760 mmHg

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HEART RATE:

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60-100 BEATS PER MINUTE

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PVO2:

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partial pressure of O2 in the veins. NV= 40 mmHg

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PVCO2:

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partial pressure of CO2 in the veins:
NV = 46 mmHg

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CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE BLOOD (CO):

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0 - ZERO

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V/Q:

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(VENTILATION / PERFUSION RATIO):
NV = 1.0 OR 1/1

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SaO2:

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Saturation of O2 in the blood by hemoglobin in the arteries
NV = >95%

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VCO2:

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CO2 production at the cellular level; NV = 200 mL per minute

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VO2:

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O2 consumption at the cellular level; NV = 250 mL per minute

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HbO2:

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Amount of oxyhemoglobin in the blood;
NV = 20.1 ml/dl

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PH2O:

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Partial pressure of H2O in the body (water vapor tension);
NV = 47 mmHg

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PAN2:

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Partial pressure of N2 in the alveoli;
NV = 573 mmHg

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Hb cc:

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O2 carrying capacity of hemoglobin;
NV = 1.34 ml of O2

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In whole blood, each gram of HB can carry approximately:

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1.34 ml of oxygen

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P50:

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The partial pressure of oxygen at which the HB is 50% saturated
NV = 26.6 mmHg

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Anion gap norms:
Cations:
K+ ______
Na+ _______

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K+ 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L
Na+ 137-147 mEq/L

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Anion gap norms:
Anions:
Cl:
HCO3:

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Cl: 95-105 mEq/L
HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L

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Qt:

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Cardiac output-
NV - 4 - 8 L/min