A-a gradient at sea level

pO2

pCO2

FiO2:

A-a gradient =

This calculation assumes that the current barometric pressure is 760 mm Hg and that the patient is close to sea level.

Modify the FiO2 if the patient is not on room air.  There is no satisfactory method for accurately estimating the FiO2 for patients managed with nasal canulas.

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