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Alveolar-arterial O₂ gradient

PAO₂ − PaO₂. Distinguishes hypoventilation from V/Q mismatch/shunt/diffusion.

gas exchange

Required inputs

  • FiO₂ (0.21-1.0)
  • PaO₂ (mmHg)
  • PaCO₂ (mmHg)
  • Age (yrs)
  • Atmospheric P (mmHg)

Equation or source

West JB. Respiratory Physiology, 11e.

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