How to calculate the fractional concentration of gases in a mixture

Before we dive into the analysis of blood gas values,  it's important to take a few moments to review some of the basics of gases in a mixture. In this video from our Blood Gas Analysis Essentials course, we'll take a deep dive in fractional concentration of gases and how to calculate this important value.

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