Oxygenation index combines inspired oxygen, mean airway pressure and arterial oxygen pressure.
Oxygenation Index Calculator
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PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio
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Oxygenation Index
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Table of Contents
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What is Oxygenation Index?
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter or select FiO₂, MAP, PaO₂.
- Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
- Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used
OI = FiO₂ as a fraction × mean airway pressure(cm H₂O) × 100/PaO₂(mmHg).
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Variables Explained
| Input | What it means |
|---|---|
| FiO₂ | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| MAP | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| PaO₂ | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
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Worked Example
FiO₂=0.5, mean airway pressure 10 and PaO₂=100 give OI=5.
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Why Use This Calculator?
Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.
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Common Mistakes
- MAP here means airway pressure, not mean arterial pressure. Distinguish FiO₂ fractions from percentages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this result a diagnosis or treatment instruction?
No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.
Can I enter the units from any lab report?
Use the units specified in the form and select a conversion only where the page provides one. Different substances need different conversion factors; a mismatch can produce a plausible but incorrect result.
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