Table 1.
Physiologic responses to hypoxia challenge (Mean ± SD).
FiO2 | EtO2 (mmHg) | Ya (%) | Yv (%) |
---|---|---|---|
21% | 138 ± 3 | 99 ± 1 | 61.7 ± 5.9 |
13% | 81 ± 3 | 90 ± 4 | 55.1 ± 5.0 |
Difference | 56 ± 4 | 7.8 ± 3.8 | 6.6 ± 3.8 |
FiO2 – Fraction of O2 in inhaled air. EtO2 – end-tidal O2. Ya – arterial oxygenation. Yv – venous oxygenation.