Normocapnia
Normocapnia (pronounced: nor-mo-cap-nee-uh) is a medical term that refers to the presence of a normal level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.
Etymology
The term "Normocapnia" is derived from the Greek words "normos" meaning normal, and "kapnos" meaning smoke or vapor, which in this context refers to carbon dioxide.
Definition
Normocapnia is a state in which the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in the arterial blood is within the normal range. This range is typically between 35 to 45 mmHg in adults.
Related Terms
- Hypercapnia: A condition where there is too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.
- Hypocapnia: A state where there is less carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood than normal.
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG): A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, among other parameters, to check lung function.
- Capnography: The monitoring of the concentration or partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gases.
See Also
References
- Medical Definition of Normocapnia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/normocapnia
- Normocapnia. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normocapnia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Normocapnia
- Wikipedia's article - Normocapnia
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