Values collected under MPOG ID 5023 (POC - Blood gas - pCO2 (venous) OR (Formal lab – Blood gas - CO2 (venous))
All values expressed in mmHg
Obtain most recent (latest) value, prior to anesthesia start and within 365 days of anesthesia start. Return with number of days prior to surgery
- Valid >0 mmHg and <200 mmHg
- If data invalid → Output = -999
- If data valid → Output = (numeric value)
General normal reference ranges:
40-50 mmHg