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

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The total oxygen content is calculated using the formula: (1.34 x Hb x SO2) + (0.003 x PO2). Substituting the given values: (1.34 x 16 x 1) + (0.003 x 625) = 21.44 + 1.875 = 23.315 ml/dl, which rounds to 23.3 ml/dl.

Given the Following Blood Parameters, Compute the Total Oxygen Content