In this course, we explain the meaning of the term ‘partial pressure of a gas’. We illustrate the relationship between the three key measurements of arterial oxygenation reported on the arterial blood gas (ABG); the partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood (PaO2), the percentage saturation of haemoglobin in the arterial blood (the SaO2) and the total oxygen content of the arterial blood (the CaO2). We explain the scientific basis of co-oximetry and pulse oximetry. We illustrate the clinically important differences between these two techniques and, in particular, the uses and limitations of the SpO2 measured by pulse oximetry in clinical practice.
- Provider:Acadoodle, Ltd.
- Activity Link: https://www.acadoodle.com/courses/15
- Start Date: 2023-07-30 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-07-30 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
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