TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Terms and Symbols in Respiratory Physiology A1 - Grippi, Michael A. A1 - Elias, Jack A. A1 - Fishman, Jay A. A1 - Kotloff, Robert M. A1 - Pack, Allan I. A1 - Senior, Robert M. A1 - Siegel, Mark D. PY - 2015 T2 - Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 5e AB - Table Graphic Jump Location|Download (.pdf)|PrintPPartial pressure in blood or gas PO2 = partial pressure of O2A bar over the symbol indicates a mean value. = mean pressure, as distinct from instantaneous pressureA time derivative (rate) is indicated by a dot above the symbol V̇O2 = oxygen consumption per minute, mLV̇CO2 = CO2 production per minute, mL% XPercent sign preceding a symbol indicates percentage of the predicted normal valueX/Y%Percent sign following a symbol indicates a ratio function with the ratio expressed as a percentage. Both components of the ratio must be designated XA, XaA small capital letter or a lower-case letter on the same line following a primary symbol is a qualifier to further define the primary symbol. Alternatively, subscript letters may be used Additional qualifiers of the primary symbol may be identified as shown SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1122353830 ER -