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Arterial oxygen content (CaO2) is the amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin plus the amount dissolved in plasma (Table 30-2). Oxygen is delivered to the tissues by the pumping function (cardiac output) of the heart. Table 30-1 Definitions of Abbreviations (a-v)CO2. Arterial-central venous carbon dioxide difference . CaO2. Arterial oxygen content ... ................
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