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Laboratory test to find out levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases in the blood. The purpose is to work out how well the lungs and circulation are functioning.
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| blood gas |
A blood test for determining the pH and levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and bicarbonate in the blood. The test tells if a baby needs more or less oxygen or other changes in the respirator.
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| blood gases |
Laboratory test to determine the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
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| blood gases |
A test that determines the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, as well as the pH.
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| blood gas a. |
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: PO2, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood; PCO2, partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood; SO2, percent saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in arterial blood; the total CO2 content of (venous) plasma; and the pH.
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