Gas Exchange
Pulse Oximetry vs. Capnography: Key Differences
Explore the key differences between pulse oximetry and capnography and how they work together to enhance respiratory monitoring. […]
Gas Exchange
Arterial Blood Gas
A Review of the Usefulness of the Winter’s Formula: Predicted PaCO2 = 1.5 x [HCO3-] + 8 + 2
So here we are… not another formula, right? No worries. This one is actually quite straight forward and relatively easy to work out. The tricky part lies in the interpretation of the result – isn’t […]
ARDS
ARDS and Prone Positioning: Why Do We Do It?
As a respiratory therapist, you are bound to come across your share of patients diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). These patients usually suffered from something that caused a severe inflammatory response like aspiration […]
Gas Exchange
Bohr Effect
When you’re out of breath and panicked, your body will release more oxygen to help with metabolizing tissue. Your muscles are screaming for life-giving air; the Bohr effect is just what you need. The Bohr […]