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PaCO,
n partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood. Critical in regulating breathing levels and maintaining body pH.
Paco2 symbol for partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood. See also blood gas analysis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | 1997) Differences between estimates and measured Paco2 during rest and exercise in older subjects. If stimuli increase or decrease the volume of air inspired and/or the rate of breathing, this decides the amount of alveolar ventilation, which determines the PaCO2 measured in arterial blood. Blood gases may show a raised PaCO2 and decreased PaO2 in advanced disease * ECG may be useful in determining the extent of right heart disease (cor pulmonale) due to airway obstruction * Sputum culture may be indicated if a resistant organism is suspected * Full blood evaluation is important to identify anemia and polycythemia (Murtagh 2008) * CT has a higher sensitivity and specificity for detecting COPD than a plain chest film and can determine centriacinar from panacinar (Rennard 2008). |
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