Table I.
Disease Process | Unit Of Measurement | Potential Target Values For A Disease Model |
---|---|---|
Pulmonary Hypertension |
Mean PA Pressure (Mppa) | > 25 mmHg |
Impaired Oxygenation |
Arteriolar Partial Pressure Of Oxygen (Po2) |
< 70 mmHg without supplemental O2 |
Dead Space Ventilation |
Dead Space Fraction (Vd/Vt) |
> 50% |
CO2 Retention (*Hypercapnia) |
Arterial Partial Pressure Of Carbon Dioxide (Pco2) |
> 45 mmHg |
Dyspnea / Tachypnea |
Respiratory Rate (RR) | > 60 breaths per minute |