Nursing Central: Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide

Indications

Evaluate decreased venous CO₂ in the case of compensated metabolic acidosis
Evaluate increased venous CO₂ in the case of compensated metabolic alkalosis
Monitor decreased venous CO₂ as a result of compensated respiratory alkalosis
Monitor increased venous CO₂ as a result of compensation for respiratory acidosis secondary to significant respiratory system infection or cancer; decreased respiratory rate

Carbon Dioxide has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests

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