ABG Basics: An Introduction to Interpreting ABG, Part 2 of 2

[russellfamilyfun]

Can you explain PARTIAL compensation? Thanks!

[haseebgulkhan]

superb

[yooooos]

you rock



[michelekunz]

@yooooos Thank you.

[michelekunz]

@JXJ1326

Arterial Blood Gases are only analyzed when someone is very very sick. It often requires a blood specimen from an artery (radial) in your wrist (ouch). Other diagnostic tests ordered by practitioners are done by chest X - Rays, CAT Scans, MRIs, biopsy for cancer or blood tests for infection.

[michelekunz]

@JXJ1326

Hi. There is a bit more to acid base balance, anion gaps, base deficit, intrapulmonary shunting to name a few others. This is an "Intro" to ABG interpretation, really meant for a nurse or beginner practitioner. It took me a long time to learn acid base balance, so it is always good to start with the basics. Thanks for the question.

Michele

[jdlloyd14]

This was a great explanation. Thank you very much. I was very confused but it is crystal clear now.

[michelekunz]

Thank you very much. Michele.

[sweeetheeeartable]

thumbs up for you ma'am!



[claudiazobel1]

very good n simply presented, thank you n well done

[emanelsayed]

I don't know what to say.. this acid-base interpretation was one of my nightmares and never could understand it till I heared you.. thanks



[yaphienlan]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks

[brownricegirl]

thank u for posting. always could use a good review. thank you again. will bookmark this.

[icediamond3333]

very informative information for students in nursing school. You break down the information very basic for beginners like myself.

Thank you