Question 1

what could go wrong when having an egd?

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Rare but possible: You can have perforations of the esophagus, stomach, or intestine from a scope.  These kinds of complications are rare, but do occur.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: co2?

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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

which three structures are viewed during an egd?

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More than three...: An esophagogastroduodenoscopy uses a flexible endoscope to visualize the patient's esophagus, stomach and duodenum.  A great deal of information can be obtained during this 20 minute procedure, and biopsies can be performed as necessary.

Question 4

what is a co2 angiogram?

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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 5

elevated co2 in cbc?

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Not tested in CBC: In CBC test lab uses venous blood and will count and measure cells in the blood like red cells, white cells and platelets.
To test for co2 you need arterial blood gases, plasma or serum and is usually for conditions like metabolic acidosis in which case will increase co2 values. Also in cases of COPD and respiratory acidosis can have co2 elevated.

Question 6

is co2 blood level 33 high?

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A little: The usual values are less than 30, so this is a little high. There can be several causes of this that include respiratory problems and metabolic problems.

Question 7

can asthma make my co2 levels low?

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Hypocapnia: When you have active asthma, you breathe more rapidly and deeply to make up for low oxygen. In a healthy person, this WILL cause the CO2 to go down . If the attack is severe and the patient starts to have respiratory failure , the CO2 comes back up . This is a very bad sign and means the person probably needs more aggressive management and perhaps mechanical assistance like CPAP or a ventilator.

Question 8

what does "flat mucosa" mean in an egd?

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Celiac disease?: Generally when referring to flat mucosa during an egd one is referring to the duodenum or small intestine. The intestine generally has hairlike protrusions called villi. With certain diseases, these villi become blunted or shortened and the mucosa appears flat. The most common cause is celiac disease, a gluten allergy.

Question 9

what does "flat mucosa" mean in egd report?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease?: Generally when referring to flat mucosa during an egd one is referring to the duodenum or small intestine. The intestine generally has hairlike protrusions called villi. With certain diseases, these villi become blunted or shortened and the mucosa appears flat. The most common cause is celiac disease, a gluten allergy.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: co2 laser?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide laser: Carbon dioxide laser is a high powered continuous wave laser.

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