Another component within an ABG is PaO2. This acronym stands for the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (carries oxygen throughout the body). Accessing the partial pressure means attaining the amount of molecules (group of atoms bonded together) in a form of gas (substance that expands freely).
An additional component in ABG is PaCO2. This acronym stands for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (chemical element) in arterial blood. Accessing the partial pressure means attaining