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                                    Key PointspH < 7.35 indicates acidemia; pH > 7.45 indicates alkalemiaPaCO2 is inversely related to ventilation (%u2191 PaCO2 = hypoventilation, %u2193 PaCO2 = hyperventilation)PaO2 < 80 mmHg generally indicates hypoxemiaAlways interpret ABG results in conjunction with clinical presentation and patient history
                                
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