Listed below are the details for the data element.
FITBIR
1.5
Element Type
Common Data Element
Arterial partial pressure carbon dioxide value
ArterialPPCO2Val
Short Description
Measurement of how much carbon dioxide is dissolved in the arterial blood and how well carbon dioxide is able to move out of the body (PaCO2)
Definition
Measurement of how much carbon dioxide is dissolved in the arterial blood and how well carbon dioxide is able to move out of the body (PaCO2)
Notes
FITBIR|NIA|PDBP;
Creation Date
Historical Notes
Partial pressure carbon dioxide arterial measurement
References
No references available
Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
Unit of Measure
Millimeters of Mercury ( Pressure )
Minimum Value
0
Maximum Value
100
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
The suggested range is 0-99 mmHg or 0-13.2 kPa. Recommended for collection on admission and daily as required by protocol. Arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide may be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or kilopascal (kPa). However, the data should be converted to mmHg prior to aggregation or sharing.
Preferred Question Text
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial vessels
Category Groups and Classifications
| Disease | Domain | Sub-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| General (For all diseases) | Assessments and Examinations | Vital Signs and Other Body Measures |
Classification
General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Keywords
Vital_Signs
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