Given the Following Blood Parameters, Compute the Total O₂ Content

question 81

Multiple Choice

Given the following blood parameters, compute the total O₂ content (dissolved + HbO₂) of the blood in ml/dl: Hb = 16; PO₂ = 625 Hg; SO₂ = 100%.

• A) 17.8 ml/dl
• B) 19.4 ml/dl
• C) 21.4 ml/dl
• D) 23.3 ml/dl

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