A carbon dioxide (CO2) blood test measures the amount of CO2 in your body. It is typically performed in conjunction with other blood tests to assess for electrolyte imbalances. Levels that are too ...

A CO2 blood test measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood serum, which is the liquid part of blood. It’s typically used to screen for kidney, respiratory, or metabolic disorders. You ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Carbon dioxide transport in blood involves both the red cells and the plasma, with constant interchange of water, and chloride and bicarbonate ...

RESPIRATORY failure is usually complicated by a rising blood carbon dioxide tension (pCO 2) and, as a consequence, carbonic acid and hydrogen ion concentration increase in the body fluids. Acutely, ...

WHEN oxygen is administered to a patient with chronic anoxemia, an elevation of the carbon-dioxide content and combining power of the blood usually occurs. In patients with marked pulmonary emphysema ...

Doctors can check people’s blood for typical or atypical carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to help diagnose certain medical conditions. For example, a carbon dioxide test or CO2 test can help diagnose ...