Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis Course

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis Course is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.,,First Published: 29 November 2020,Updated: 29 November 2020,Expires: 29 November 2023,,Transcript:,Arterial Blood Gas, or an ABG, is a blood gas analysis used as a diagnostic tool to assess the acid-base status of the patient and help provide further information in analyzing the partial pressures of gas in the blood. Blood is obtained from the arterial circulating system in a specific syringe and is then run through a machine where analysis occurs.,When caring for a patient who is deteriorating, it is vitally important to treat the signs and symptoms of the patient. Arterial blood gas interpretation is one of many additional diagnostic tools used to identify the problem.,Critical thinking skills when analyzing ABG data are imperative. Linking the patient’s presentation with their results is crucial to patient recovery and improving patient outcomes.,When interpreting an ABG reading, it is essential to know what values are considered normal. From this baseline, you can then begin to recognize significant variations in a patient’s results.,,Topics,• Blood,• Clinical Assessment