Oxygen parameters of blood: Definitions and symbols

Abstract

Definitions and symbols for relevant parameters of the oxygen status of arterial blood are recommended. The recommendations are as simple as possible, easy to understand, and devoid of misinterpretations and double meanings. The authors propose

-no new definitions for limited new methods

-no combination of symbols and methods, and

-no association between definition, symbol and commercial name.

Key Words:

• Oxygen status
• definitions
• symbols.