A patient is receiving 0.80 FɪO₂ with a barometric pressure at 760 mm Hg.PCO₂ is at 68; PaO₂ is 55.The PAO₂ for this patient is _____ mm Hg.

Name: A patient is receiving 0.80 FɪO₂ with a barometric pressure at 760 mm Hg.PCO₂ is at 68; PaO₂ is 55.The PAO₂ for this patient is _____ mm Hg.
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Formula: PAO₂ = (PB - PH₂O)FɪO₂ - PaCO₂ (1.25).
PAO₂ = (760 - 47)0.80 - 68 (1.25).
PAO₂ = 570.4 - 85.
PAO₂ = 485.4 mm Hg.

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