Introduction Many nurses
have difficulty interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs). Confusion
often results when too many pieces of information are analyzed at
the same time. Therefore, it is helpful to separate the components
of ABGs and categorize the information that they provide.
When ABGs are divided into their major components
(acid/base balance and oxygenation), they become much easier to
understand.
The pH tells us if the patient is acidotic or alkalotic.
The pCO2 and HCO3 tell us where the acid/base abnormality comes
from and whether there is compensation. Finally the pO2 and O2 saturation
tell us about oxygenation.
Learn to Interpret ABGs Today!
The "6 Easy Steps to ABG Analysis" program is available
on audio CD, videotape, and in the ABG booklet. The program covers:
- Acid-base balance
- Compensation
- Oxygenation
- Base excess
- Anion gap
When you are finished with the program you will know how to interpret
ABGS. All that's left to do is practice. Practice examples are included
with each program, and more examples are available in the Level
2 and Level 3 programs.
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making sense of ABGs.
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