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VO 2<br />

Once O 2 extraction<br />

has been maximized,<br />

VO 2 becomes<br />

dependent on DO 2<br />

Critical O 2<br />

DO 2<br />

Tissues extract<br />

what’s needed. If<br />

DO 2 decreases or<br />

VO 2 <strong>in</strong>creases,<br />

O 2ER <strong>in</strong>creases<br />

to meet demands<br />

Pathologic<br />

Tissue hypoxia<br />

occurs when VO 2<br />

exceeds DO 2

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