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The percentage of total hemoglobin in a blood sample that is covalently bonded to carbon monoxide.  

The presence of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood.  

The divalent radical carbon monoxide, characteristic of aldehydes and ketones.  

An excess accumulation of carbonic acid in the blood.  

A colorless liquid, CS2, that is toxic when it touches the skin or is inhaled or consumed. It may cause an alcohol-like intoxication, burns, stupor, coma, or death. It is used principally in the manufacture of products such as cellophane or rayon and sometimes causes occupational health related illnesses in workers who produce these substances.…

Solid carbon dioxide (C02 snow) used for therapeutic refrigeration. Solid C02 has a temperature of 80°C below zero. Its application to the skin for 1 to 2 sec causes superficial frostbite; 4 to 5 sec, a blister; 10 to 15 sec, superficial necrosis; and 15 to 45 sec, ulceration. It is used mostly for removal…

Providing the patient with a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It can be used as an accessory to artificial respiration when resuscitation equipment, such as a bag-valve-mask, is not available. In the past, it also was used to stimulate breathing and to treat persistent hiccups.  

Sodium carbonate used commercially in crude form, such as washing soda. The free alkali present is irritating and in strong concentrations has the effect of sodium hydroxide. This particular type of soda, chemically formulated to contain only half of the carbon dioxide gas content of bicarbonate of soda, has been known to be utilized as…

Any salt of carbonic acid.