Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

• 2018

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• Michael Greenlee

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This video explains how to analyze blood gases to understand a patient's oxygen and acid-base balance. It describes four conditions: metabolic alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis. The article outlines normal ranges for blood gas components like pH and carbon dioxide levels. It includes case studies with questions about interpreting results and suggests treatments for each condition. Understanding these concepts helps diagnose issues like hypoxia or imbalances in the body’s acidity or alkalinity that can affect health significantly.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Acid-Base Imbalance; Blood Gas Analysis

Institutions: OPENPediatrics

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