ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics
Overview Things to interpret on an ABG Acid-Base Imbalance Oxygenation Status Other Issues Nursing Points General Understand physiology High pCO2 = Acid Regulated by lungs High HCO3 = Base (Alkaline) Regulated by kidneys 3 Steps to Acid-Base Imbalance Determine acidosis, alkalosis, or normal for each Determine source (or mixed) CO2 = Respiratory HCO3 = […]
ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values
Overview of ABGs Nursing Lab Values Arterial Blood Gas Obtained directly from artery Venous samples contain Deoxygenated blood – we want to measure accurate oxygen levels in an ABG Measures Acid-Base Balance of blood Assess full oxygenation capacity Arterial results show what’s happening in the body SYSTEMICALLY Nursing Points Lab values include pH pCO2 HCO3– […]
