Hypoxemia is defined as a condition where arterial oxygen tension or partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) is below the normal value, which is typically between 80 and 100 mmHg. Alveolar ventilation is ...
The functioning of the brain is critically dependent on oxygen supply 1,2,3. Previous measurements indicate great variability in both vascular and tissue oxygen partial pressure (pO 2) 4,5,6,7 that is ...