Gas exchange function
| Timing | paO2, mm Hg | paCO2, mm Hg | O2 sat., % | DLCO, mL/min/Hg | DLCO/VA (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values in parentheses represent percent predicted of normal. | |||||
| Sat. = saturation; DLCO = diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide; VA = alveolar volume. | |||||
| At presentation | 57 | 41 | 90 | 13.3 (44) | 4.8 (100) |
| 18 months later | 47 | 43 | 84 | 10.2 (35) | 4.3 (92) |