Maternal hypoxia is defined as a PaO2 less than
a. 60 mm Hg. c. 100 mm Hg.
b. 80 mm Hg. d. 120 mm Hg.
C
Maternal hypoxia is defined by a PaO2 less than 100 mm Hg, an SpO2 less than 95%, a PaCO2 greater than 35 mm Hg, a pH less than 7.40, and an SVO2 less than 60%. Hyperventilation, shortness of breath, and dyspnea are commonly seen in pregnancy and must be differentiated from the usual maternal complaints.
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