Normal p50 is 27 mm Hg . Several factors can cause a right shift (increased unloading) in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve – acidemia , hypercarbia , increased temperature , and increased 2,3-DPG (all of which are more effective during hypoxemia, ex. at tissue levels). [More…]
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