Complete Alveolar Gas Equation: Interactive Model

Webpage created 4/22/2026; verified for accessibility 4/22/26; last updated 4/22/2026

The complete alveolar gas equation estimates the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli. This online model provides interactive control of some of the components of the complete alveolar gas equation and calculates and displays the effects of changes created by the user, including changes in the pitch of the pulse oximeter tone. Click the speaker icon in the simulation to toggle on the pulse oximeter tone.

We recommend the Google Chrome web browser to use the complete alveolar gas equation simulator.

 

An interactive model of the complete alveolar gas equation where some parameters (atmospheric pressure, fraction of inspired oxygen, alveolar carbon dioxide, an respiratory exchange ratio) are user adjustable and the corresponding changes occur including change in the pitch of the pulse oximeter tones.