I went to the ER for a little chest discomfort last night. EKG was normal, but blood work was a little off. My Sat oxygen was 90 and my d-dimer was high so they did ABG blood and a CTA. The CTA was negative, and the doctor said everything was good. They did the SAT oxygen and it was 96. This morning I got my labs for the hospital and the ABG levels do not look good to me, the po2 was 35. I do not nor have I had a trouble breathing. Could those numbers be false, and why would the doc say everything was negative with numbers like that? I am 41 male, ex-smoker, I quit 2011, over weight by 25 lbs
Thanks for your question I completely understand your question if pao2 was 35 that is very much decreased but spo2 of 96 % does not match with it.probably it was a venous blood, this is the only possibility if doctor said every report is normal if you have doubts you can have a repeat ABG done, or you can ask the doctor to tell you the reportsspo2 of 96 % is perfectly normal and regarding COPD you can consult a pulmonologist to evaluate and guide youthanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health