A raised level of carbon dioxide in the blood This is the gas normally breathed out which will rise if breathing is inadequate Usually measured by taking an arterial blood sample
the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
(high-per-cap-nee-ah) A raised level of carbon dioxide in the blood This is the gas normally breathed out which will rise if breathing is inadequate Usually measured by taking an arterial blood sample
Increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood A diver who does not rest adequately between breath-hold dives will have elevated carbon dioxide levels This can predispose him to carbon dioxide toxicity or blackout