From: The effect of incorporating an arterial pH target during apnea test for brain death determination
Value at end of AT | PaCO2 > 60 or > 20 mm Hg above baseline (positive AT) ‡, n | PaCO2 < 60 or < 20 mm Hg above baseline (inconclusive AT) ‡, n |
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pH < 7.30 | 83 | 3 |
pH ≥ 7.30 | 4 | 1 |
Total | 87 | 4 |