Mindray iMEC8 Vet - Drug Calculation Formulas; Oxygenation Calculations; Performing Calculations; Entered Parameters

18-3
18.2.4 Drug Calculation Formulas
Abbreviation Unit Formula
Conc. g/ml, unit/ml or mEq/ml Amount / Volume
Dose Dose/hr, Dose/kg/min Rate × Conc.
Volume ml Rate × Duration
Amount g, unit, mEq Rate × Duration
Duration h Amount/Dose
Drip Rate gtt/min INF Rate × Drop Size / 60
18.3 Oxygenation Calculations
18.3.1 Performing Calculations
To perform an oxygenation calculation:
1. Select [Main Menu]→[Calculations >>]→[Oxygenation >>], or select the [Calculations] QuickKey→
[Oxygenation >>].
2. Enter values for calculation.
3. Select the [Calculate] button. The system performs a calculation per the current settings and displays the
calculated values.
 If a calculated value is outside the range, its background will highlight in yellow. You can select [Range] to
view its normal range in the unit field.
 Invalid values are displayed as [---].
In the [Oxygenation Calculation] window, you can:
 Change the pressure unit, Hb unit and oxygen content unit by selecting [Press. Unit], [Hb Unit] and [OxyCont
Unit] and then selecting the appropriate settings. The changes take effect automatically.
 Trigger a recording by selecting the [Record] button. The currently displayed oxygenation calculations are
printed out by the recorder.
 Review the previously performed calculations by selecting [Review].
18.3.2 Entered Parameters
Abbreviation Unit Full spelling
FiO
2
% percentage fraction of inspired oxygen
PaO
2
mmHg partial pressure of oxygen in the arteries
PaCO
2
mmHg partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arteries
SaO
2
% arterial oxygen saturation
PvO
2
mmHg partial pressure of oxygen in venous blood
SvO
2
% venous oxygen saturation
Hb g/L hemoglobin
CaO
2
ml/L arterial oxygen content