76266-6
ClinicalCarbon dioxide production (VCO2)/Ideal body weight in Respiratory system
Definition
Rate of production of carbon dioxide, measured by expired carbon dioxide in airway per unit time (typ /min), normalized by the patient's ideal body weight (typ kg). [IEEE]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Carbon dioxide production/Ideal body weight
Property
VRat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
CO2 production/IBW Respiratory
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76266-6?
LOINC code 76266-6 identifies "Carbon dioxide production (VCO2)/Ideal body weight in Respiratory system". Rate of production of carbon dioxide, measured by expired carbon dioxide in airway per unit time (typ /min), normalized by the patient's ideal body weight (typ kg). [IEEE]
What does 76266-6 measure?
This code measures Carbon dioxide production/Ideal body weight in Respiratory system. It belongs to the PULM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.