METHODS, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUSES FOR DETERMINING IMBALANCES IN OXYGEN CONSUMPTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE PRODUCTION

摘要

Methods, systems and apparatuses for determining imbalances in oxygen consumption and carbon-dioxide production are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method may include determining an amount of oxygen consumed by the patient based on exhaled oxygen of the patient; determining an amount of carbon dioxide produced by the patient based on exhaled carbon dioxide of the patient; calculating a respiratory quotient based on the amount of oxygen consumed by the patient and the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the patient; and determining an amount of imbalance in oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production by analyzing the respiratory quotient, the amount of oxygen consumed by the patient, and the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the patient using a data processor.