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...

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

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 …

HCO3-: concentration of bicarbonate SaO2: arterial oxygen saturation Base excess (BE): excess or deficit of base in the blood The normal range for each of these components is: pH: 7.35 …

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...

May 13, 2007 · I am struggling with the difference/significance of PaO2 and SaO2 for my final next week. Does anyone know of a website that has REALLY basic information that m...

Apr 10, 2009 · The x-axis is PO2. In the discussion, they state "it describes the relationship between the sat of Hb and the patrial pressure of (PO2) in the blood. Due to the shape of the …

Apr 28, 2007 · They need low oxygen level, but how low? How low PaO2 and SaO2 should go down before one decides to intervene?

Sep 12, 2012 · SaO2 is the measured value and the "a" stands for arterial. If you are moving a pulse ox probe around and looking at a waveform you are measuring the SpO2. If you are …

SaO2 stands for arterial oxygen saturation, which represents the percentage of hemoglobin in the arterial blood that is saturated with oxygen. It is an important parameter in assessing the …