The K-Zone: Biophysical data tables: blood gasses

This table gives the normal range -- that is, the range into which measurements on about 95% of adults fall -- of arterial blood gasses in healthy subjects.

QuantityValueUnits
PaO211.3-14.0kPa
PaO285-105mmHg
PaCO24.7-6.0kPa
PaCO235-45mmHg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2)95-99%
H+ concentration36-43nmol/l
pH7.35-7.45
Bicarbonate20-30mmol/l

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