Table 2.
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Results Before and After Amiodarone Administration
| Before Amiodarone | After Amiodarone | |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.48 | 7.46 |
| Pco2, mm Hg | 38 | 36 |
| Po2, mm Hg | 78 | 95 |
| HCO3–, mEq/l | 28.6 | 25.6 |
| Fio2, % | 21 | 21 |
| Po2/Fio2 ratio | 371 | 452 |
FiO2 = fractional inspired oxygen; HCO3– = bicarbonate level; pCO2 = arterial carbon dioxide arterial oxygen partial pressure; pO2 = arterial oxygen partial pressure.