Question 1

is a co2 level of 16 normal?

Accepted Answer

CO2 level of 16: A serum co2 level of 16 is abnormal. A full listing of the causes of a low serum co2 is beyond the space limitations offered here. For a full list of the the conditions causing a low co2 go to this link:

http://www.Clinchem.Org/content/31/2/309.Full.Pdf.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: co2?

Accepted Answer

CO2 IS A GAS: Co2 stands for carbon dioxide a gas which is produced in our bodies and is exhaled with each breath as a waste product.

Question 3

what i meant was what about if co2 is being given off in my house?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: CO2 is the end point of natural metabolism and is given off by your breathing and any plants in your house.  The amount of CO2 is not toxic in any way and will not harm you, your family, your pets or your plants.

Question 4

co2 reading of 12...how can i help raise that by what i eat or don't eat?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I think you are referring to carbon dioxide. That is a gas normally found in animal respiration or in the decay of animal &amp; vegetable matter. Some food products like beans usually cause the intestinal production of CO2 gas. There are several other foods that will do the same thing. Talk with your family physician &amp; have him/her refer you to a dietician to find more causes of intestinal gas.

Question 5

what is a co2 angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Instead of dye: Most commonly angiograms are done with iodinated contrast material but co@ can be used instead. The images are not as good but it avoids allergic reatctions and toxicity to the kidneys.

Question 6

what happens if you breathe co2?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide: Poisoning:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/carbon-monoxide/basics/definition/con-20025444

Question 7

is it possible to get co2 poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carbon dioxide is a gas that is normally found in the body produced by cellular metabolism.  Levels can rise as a result of multiple disease conditions like respiratory failure.  However , overdose not related to illness can occur on other settings.  Co2 has industrial uses and accidental overdoses have occurred.

Question 8

how to correct co2 with tpn if co2 is low?

Accepted Answer

Acetate anion. : Acetate is usually added to TPN to increase co2 (bicarbonate) provided there is normal liver function.

Question 9

what can cause a person to have low co2 levels?

Accepted Answer

Acidosis: Low co2 in your labs is actually low levels of bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). Low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) can be caused by a high carbohydrate (and sugar) diet. The carbs are turned into carbon dioxide which then become carbonic acid, which then lowers bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) levels. 
Reduce your carbohydrate and sugar intake.

Question 10

can you tell me how is co2 mostly carried in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Lets review your que: Red blood cells carry de-oxygenated blood (loaded with co2) into the lungs. In the lungs CO2 is displaced with O2, and is removed during exhalation

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