asmi
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why does a person at 15000 ft does have normal arterial O 2 content despite lower arterial PO2 , O2 saturation which are far below normal ?
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| usmleasr
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o2 content implies dissolved o2 and HB bound..since Hb increases in high altitude...o2 content will be normal 
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| asmi
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yep increased hematocrit
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