[Difficulties in interpreting values for PaO2, PaCO2 and pH values in arterialized capillary blood--case report]

Pneumonol Alergol Pol. 1993;61(5-6):295-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Measurements of PaO2, PaCO2 and pH in arterialized capillary blood in patient with angiogenic disturbances in upper and lower extremities were out of value. Correct evaluation above mentioned parameters was possible only in arterial and arterialized earlobe blood.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Capillaries
  • Carbon Dioxide / blood*
  • Ear, External / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Male
  • Oxygen / blood*
  • Respiration Disorders / blood
  • Respiration Disorders / complications
  • Respiration Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Diseases / blood
  • Vascular Diseases / complications

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxygen