CONTENTS

Introduction to Hypoxia
Causes of High AaDO2: Reduced Oxygen Diffusing Capacity
Causes of High AaDO2: Right-to-Left Shunt
Causes of High AaDO2: Non-uniform Ventilation/Perfusion Ratio
Causes of High AaDO2: Terminology & Physiological Dead Space
Causes of High AaDO2: Normal Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch
Carbon Dioxide Non-equilibration
Clinical Evaluation: Reduced Oxygen Diffusing Capacity
Clinical Evaluation: Shunt
Clinical Evaluation: Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch