| blood gas analysis |
the determination of oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations and pressures with the pH of the blood by laboratory tests; the following measurements may be made: PO 2 , partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood; PCO 2 , partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood; SO 2 , percent saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in arterial blood; the total CO 2 content of (venous) plasma; and the pH.
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| blood gas analyzer |
an instrument for measuring partial pressures of oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen in blood.
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| blood gases |
Gases, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, that are in the blood.
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| blood gas |
a gas (eg, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen) dissolved in the plasma, or liquid part of the blood.
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| blood gas |
A test that measures the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the baby's blood.
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