Relation between Oxygen Saturation and Partial Pressure
The relation between oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) and oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) is shown in the graph below. SpO2 is the
oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximeters.
■Oxygen Saturation vs. Oxygen Partial Pressure
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Appendix
The curve of the above graph may shift to the right or left according to the pH of the blood or the body temperature.
•Shift to right: acidosis, high body temperature
•Shift to left: alkalosis, low body temperature
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