Table 1 Comparison of arterial blood gas analysis from the central venous and arterial line in supine position
From: Platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome in a postoperative patient: a case report
Central venous line (superior vena cava) | Arterial line (left radial) | |
|---|---|---|
pH | 7.44 | 7.47 |
Oxygen saturation (%) | 94 | 91.5 |
Partial pressure O2 (mmHg) | 66.6 | 57.9 |
Partial pressure CO2 (mmHg) | 35.5 | 32.7 |
Fraction of inspired O2 (%) | 40 | 40 |