Bios255 week 7 cas Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Question: With respect to hemoglobin loading, please explain the relationship between binding of oxygen (O2) and carbon monoxide (CO) to the hemoglobin molecules. 2. Question: During the ambulance ride, a pulse oximeter showed 100% O2 saturation. Why is that different from the 72% measured at the hospital? 3. Question: One course of treatment is a hyperbaric oxygen treatment. How does a hyperbaric chamber work? 4. Question: Adams blood work shows him to be in an acidosis (normal blood pH i...