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What is the best index of effective ventilation?

PaCO2


What is the best indication of the adequacy of alveolar ventilation?

The best indication of the adequacy of alveolar ventilation is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in arterial blood. This measurement reflects how effectively the lungs are removing carbon dioxide from the body, which is a waste product of metabolism. Proper alveolar ventilation ensures that PaCO2 levels remain within the normal range.


How much does PaCO2 increase after 1 minute of apnea?

After 1 minute of apnea, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) typically increases by approximately 6 to 10 mmHg, depending on the individual's baseline ventilation and metabolic rate. This increase occurs due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream as respiration ceases. The exact change can vary among individuals based on factors such as age, health status, and physical fitness.


How do you define the Paco2-PeCo2 equation?

It is part of the anatomic dead space calculation. PaCO2 (arterial carbon dioxide) minus PeCO2 (end tidal CO2) The formula for calculating anatomic dead space (the space where there is ventilation without perfusion in the respiratory system, between mouth and terminal bronchi) PaCO2-PeCO2/PaCO2. Accurate values for calculation need to be obtained from an ABG (arterial blood gas)


Is there increase in RBC count in COPD and why?

Yes there is an increase in hematocrit and this is due to anoxia


Does tidal volume increase when COPD patients exercise?

NO


What are the normal measure for arterial pco2?

35-45 mm Hg --- The normal PaCO2 (arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood) is 40mmHg. There is a normal range, which is 35-45mmHg. For those with COPD 60 or below is good.


Can you add windows to a house to increase natural light and ventilation?

Yes, adding windows to a house can increase natural light and ventilation.


How do you use the word anteroposterior in a sentence?

The anterioposterior diameter may increase in COPD.


What element decreases in hyperventilation?

decreased PAco2


What is the normal respiratory drive?

The average healthy individual is stimulated to breath by the carbonic drive, or increased levels of carbon dioxide. When our paco2 levels increase our internal ph levels decrease causing us to become acidotic. Therefore, we breathe more in an attempt to blow of the excess paco2 subsequently increasing our ph and regaining homeostasis.


What organ excretes paco2?

the aveoli in the lungs and skin