What is the difference between PO2 and Sp02?
PO2 refers to the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, typically measured via arterial blood gas analysis. SpO2, on the other hand, represents the oxygen saturation level in the blood, measured non-invasively through pulse oximetry. In simpler terms, PO2 shows how much oxygen is dissolved in the blood, while SpO2 indicates the percentage of hemoglobin carrying oxygen.