The arterial-alveolar oxygen tension ratio is an index of oxygenation that is relatively stable as the fractional concentration of oxygen inspired changes. It can be used to predict the oxygen tension in the alveolar gas.
arterial-alveolar oxygen tension ratio =
= (pO2 in mm Hg) / (alveolar oxygen tension)
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