Pulmonary Flow Calculator

Calculate Pulmonary Flow





Formula

To calculate Pulmonary Flow (PF):

\[ PF = \frac{VO2}{(CaO2 - CvO2)} \times 1000 \]

Where:

Pulmonary Flow Definition

Pulmonary flow refers to the volume of blood that passes through the lungs per minute. It is crucial for assessing pulmonary circulation efficiency and understanding how well the blood is oxygenated. Factors affecting pulmonary flow include cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and the oxygen content in arterial and venous blood.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ PF = \frac{250}{(20 - 15)} \times 1000 = 5000 \]

Step 2: Display the result:

The pulmonary flow is 5000.00 L/min.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ PF = \frac{300}{(22 - 18)} \times 1000 = 7500 \]

Step 2: Display the result:

The pulmonary flow is 7500.00 L/min.