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carbon dioxide inhalation |
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carbon dioxide inhalation, a procedure in which high concentrations of carbon dioxide gas are administered to stimulate breathing in a patient, sometimes as a part of resuscitation efforts. The procedure relies on carbon dioxide's excitation of chemoreceptors that trigger an increase in breathing rate. 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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| Additional factors that increase the risk of seizure during hyperbaric oxygen therapy include an increase in carbon dioxide inhalation, (watch for hypoventilation) hyperthermia, insulin, adrenocortical hormones, and amphetamines. |
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