The umbilical venous pO2 is _________
Correct Answer: 30-32 mmHg
Description: Umbilical venous PO2 is approximately 28 mm Hg. Two compensatory mechanisms, namely the high oxygen affinity and the high oxygen capacity of fetal blood, produce an umbilical venous oxygen content, which is comparable to normal values of adult aerial blood. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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