Presentation outline
• Objectives
• Introduction
• Definition of Arterial Blood Gases
• Components of ABGs
• Indications of ABGs
• General Approach to ABG Interpretation
• Case Studies
• Take Home Message
Objectives
Understand ABG and its terms
Know indications fo...
• Definition of Arterial Blood Gases
• Components of ABGs
• Indications of ABGs
• General Approach to ABG Interpretation
• Case Studies
• Take Home Message
, Objectives
Understand ABG and its terms
Know indications for ABGs
Understand General approach to ABG Interpretation
Clinical use of ABG’s
Be able to diagnose Case studies using ABGs
, Introduction
• Major function of pulmonary system (lungs and pulmonary
circulation) is to deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon
dioxide from cells.
• If patient’s history and physical examination reveal evidence of
respiratory dysfunction, diagnostic test will help identify and
evaluate the dysfunction.
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis is one of the first tests ordered
to assess respiratory status because it helps evaluate gas
exchange in the lungs.
• An ABG test can measure how well the person's lungs and
kidneys are working and how well the body is using energy.
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