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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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What is the definition of Paco₂?

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Pre-arterial carbon dioxide
Post-arterial carbon dioxide
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood

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Answer: D - The definition of Paco₂is the symbol for partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood. Paco₂is measured when obtaining blood gases and is used to assist in the weaning of patients off of anesthesia ventilators by decreasing respirations and tidal volume to raise the Paco₂to a desirable level to initiate spontaneous respiration.

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