Answer: "Wedged blood Po2" is
the level of PO2 while Pulmonary artery catheter baloon is inflated
(wedging).
Wedge blood Po2 should
be atleast 20 mm Hg higher than arterial PO2 (ABG) to confirm that you are
measuring Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure at right
level/spot.
Reference:
Paul L. Marino - The little ICU book of facts and Formulas, 2009 - Page 119
Paul L. Marino - The little ICU book of facts and Formulas, 2009 - Page 119
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