In priapism, cavernous blood study will reveal:
Blood Gas Values in Priapism Source pO2 (mmHg) pCO2 (mmHg) pH Normal aerial blood (room air) >90 <40 7.40 Normal mixed venous blood (room air) 40 50 7.35 Ischemic Priapism (First corporal aspirate) <30 >60 <7.25 Ref: Campbell 11th edition Pgno: 678
pO2 < 30%, pCO2>60%
pCO2>60%
pCO2<60%
pO2<60%
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