Question

Given the following data, perform the appropriate calculations and evaluate the values related to oxygen content and oxygen consumption.PaO₂ = 95 mm Hg, SaO₂ = 98%, Hb = 15 g/dl, PVO₂ = 30 mm Hg, SVO₂ = 50%, cardiac output = 4 l/min. Label each of the following statements as correct or incorrect.

A. CaO₂ = 18.4 cc O₂/dl

B. a-v DO2 = 9 cc O₂/dl

C. This patient's oxygen delivery is normal

D. VO₂ is higher than normal limits for resting conditions