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Right Shift of Oxygen Dissociation Curve

The Oxygen Dissociation Curve (ODC) shifts to the right with increased 2,3 DPG, acidosis, and temperature.

RIGHT shift of ODC occurs with

Increased

Glycerate  ( 2,3-diphosphoGlycerate )

Hydrogen ions (acidosis) & Increased CO2 (acidosis)

Temperature

Submitted by: Faisal Salim

Reference: Steve Yentis et al. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care A - Z, II Edition. Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2000, 414.

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