Figure 2. Effect of cutaneous exposure to Lewisite on blood-gas parameters in mice.
Blood gas measurements were taken 24 hours after cutaneous Lewisite exposure. Effect of increasing doses of Lewisite on (A) pH of arterial blood, (B) partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2), (C) calculated total carbon dioxide (TCO2), (D) bicarbonate levels (HCO3-), (E) partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) and (F) calculated oxygen saturation (cSO2) is shown, compared to the control (Ethanol: EtOH treated) group. Values are expressed as mean±SEM (n=8/group).