Table 2.
Mean values ± standard deviations of arterial blood gas parameters and serum osmolality of dogs (n = 10) before (Basal) and 15 minutes and 24 hours after induction of acute normovolemic anemia.
| Parameter | Basal | 15 minutes | 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7,41± 0,04a | 7,43 ± 0,04a | 7,43 ± 0,03a |
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 92,2 ± 5,9b | 103,1 ± 7,2a | 101,8 ± 8,5a |
| PaCO2 (mmHg) | 36,1 ± 4,9a | 28,3 ± 3,3b | 32,9 ± 2,2a |
| HCO3− (mmol/L) | 22,2 ± 3,0a | 18,0 ± 1,2b | 21,0 ± 2,5a |
| SaO2 (%) | 96,2 ± 1,0b | 97,4 ± 0,7a | 97,3 ± 0,6a |
| Osmolality (mOsm/kg) | 296 ± 08a | 292 ± 07a | 292 ± 07a |
Letters indicate significant differences (P < .05).