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6. Parameters ABL800 FLEX Reference Manual
Measured parameters, Continued
pCO
2
(continued)
Measuring range mmHg; torr: 5.0-250
kPa: 0.67-33.3
Reference range mmHg: 35– 48 (m); 32-45 (f)
kPa: 4.67-6.40 (m); 4.27-6.00 (f)
Conversion of units
p (kPa) =
(mmHg)133322.0 p
×
= 0133322. × p(torr)
p (mmHg) = p (torr) = 7 500638.
×
p(kPa)
pO
2
Is used for both blood and expired air samples.
Definition Partial pressure (or tension) of oxygen in blood.
High and low pO
2
values of arterial blood indicate
blood hyperoxia and hypoxia, respectively.
Unit mmHg; kPa; torr
Measuring range mmHg; torr: 0.0-800
kPa: 0.00-107
Reference range mmHg: 83-108 (m, f)
kPa: 11.07-14.40 (m, f)
Conversion of units
p (kPa) =
(mmHg)133322.0 p
×
= 0133322. × p(torr)
p (mmHg) = p (torr) = 7 500638.
×
p(kPa)
Baro
Definition Ambient barometric pressure (p(amb)).
Unit mmHg; kPa; torr
Measuring range mmHg; torr: 450-800
kPa: 60.0-106.7
Reference range -
Conversion of units
p (kPa) =
(mmHg)133322.0 p
×
= 0133322. × p(torr)
p (mmHg) = p (torr) = 7 500638.
×
p(kPa)
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