Table 1.

Arterial blood gases before transfer to operating room

Parameter	Result
pH	7.48
PaCO2	8.2 (60.2)
PaO2	8.9 (66.7) – on O2
SHCO3−	33.5
Base excess	+7.6

Note: Blood gas values are given in kPa (mmHg).

Abbreviation: Pa, partial pressure.