


The term formerly used ( A-a D O 2) is discouraged.Īlveolar-arterial tension ratio P aO 2: P AO 2 The term oxygen exchange index describes this ratio. Inhaled air not part of gas exchange Blood gas, acid-base, and gas exchange terms P aO 2Īrterial oxygen tension, or partial pressureĪlveolar oxygen tension, or partial pressureĪrterial carbon dioxide tension, or partial pressureĪlveolar carbon dioxide tension, or partial pressureĪlveolar-arterial oxygen tension difference.
