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Differences Between PaCO2 and ETCO2 Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains the difference between PACO2 and ETCO2.
- PACO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in the blood stream.
- ETCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 exhaled to the atmosphere.
- Ideally, PACO2 and ETCO2 should be the same. But it is also acceptable to have a 2-3 mmHg loss.
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