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Oxygen Content (CaO2)

Arterial oxygen content (CaO2) represents the total amount of oxygen carried in arterial blood, including both hemoglobin-bound and dissolved oxygen.

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Formula

CaO2 = (1.34 × Hb × SaO2/100) + (0.003 × PaO2)

References

  • West JB. Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials, 10th Edition.
  • Walsh BK. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 5th Edition.