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hypercapnia /hy·per·cap·nia/ (-kap´ne-ah) excessive carbon dioxide in the blood.hypercap´nic
hypercapnia (hī´p  rkap´nē),n the presence of more than the normal amount of carbon dioxide in the blood tissues resulting from an increase of carbon dioxide in the inspired air or a decrease in elimination. hypercapnia, hypercarbia excess of carbon dioxide in the blood, indicated by an elevated Pco2 as determined by blood gas analysis, and resulting in respiratory acidosis. hypercapnia ↑ CO2 in blood. See Permissive hypercapnia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wignall believes that anoxia itself, not carbon dioxide poisoning, was the prime culprit. They would have died of carbon dioxide poisoning soon thereafter and two full days before the return trip could be completed. |
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