Definition of arterialize in English:
arterialize
(British arterialise)
verb ɑːˈtɪərɪəlʌɪzärˈtirēəˌlīz
[with object]usually as adjective arterializedConvert venous into arterial (blood) by oxygenation, especially in the lungs.
arterialized blood gas analyses
Example sentencesExamples
- PaO 2 and PaCO 2 were measured in arterialized earlobe capillary samples.
- Following a period of in vivo calibration using a sample of arterialized ear lobe capillary blood, subjects were initially monitored for 2 min at rest while seated on the bicycle ergometer with a nose clip in place.
- Prewarming with the commercially-available heel warmers or with a diaper which has been warmed under a warm faucet and taped around the heel often increases the blood supply and arterializes the sample.
- Blood gas tensions were measured in arterialized earlobe capillary samples.