Diffusing Capacity and Barometric Pressure Adjusted for Altitude

Purpose: To correct the diffusing capacity seen at high altitudes to that expected at sea level in order to adjust for the increase from the lower inspired oxygen pressure.

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Evaluation

Measured diffusing capacity

(mL CO) per min per mm Hg

Altitude above sea level

Is the barometric pressure known?

Yes

What is the barometric pressure

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Estimated barometric pressure at that altitude

Altitude adjusted diffusing capacity

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Other Testing
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
- Correction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity for Hemoglobin
- Prediction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity in Pediatric Patients
Complications
- Correction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity for Hemoglobin
- Prediction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity in Pediatric Patients

Therapy

Dosage Calculations
- Correction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity for Hemoglobin
Administration
- Correction of the Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity for Hemoglobin

Specialty

Pulmonology

Objective

other testing
dosage calculations
exercise
travel

ICD-10

J40-J47 - Chronic lower respiratory diseases
R94.2 - Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies

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Purpose: To correct the diffusing capacity seen at high altitudes to that expected at sea level in order to adjust for the increase from the lower inspired oxygen pressure.

Specialty: Pulmonology

Objective: other testing, dosage calculations, exercise, travel

ICD-10: J40-J47, R94.2,

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