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

Nursing educator Michele Kunz discusses ABG Interpretation. Michele uses the Zombie Notes laminated study chart as a teaching tool in this video. This Zombie Notes includes the most important information healthcare professionals must memorize to successfully understand and interpret arterial blood gasses (ABG). This information is also very helpful for the American Heart Association (AHA) certification exams for ACLS, BCLS, and PALS. Includes an easy to understand chart for ABG interpretation. The ABG filled-in worksheet gives different scenarios with the answers and explanation. Although a lot of information is included on the two pages, it is easy to see, easy to read, and easy to follow. Many thousands of nurses and other healthcare professionals have used this study chart. These charts were first developed by Michele in 1985. They have progressed to their current form, and are kept up-to-the-minute accurate. Special Features: Mnemonics; Easy to read & follow; Thick, heavy-duty, baked-on plastic lamination. See more about Michele at her training website http://www.MicheleKunz.com/ or at her blog http://www.TheNurseEducator.com/. Please watch this video in HD.

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Education

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• abg
• arterial blood gas
• nursing education
• michele kunz
• michelle kunz
• acls
• ekg
• ecg

[yooooos]

you rock

[michelekunz]

@yooooos Thank you.

[michelekunz]

Thank you very much. Michele.

[russellfamilyfun]

Can you explain PARTIAL compensation? Thanks!

[haseebgulkhan]

superb

[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.

[sweeetheeeartable]

thumbs up for you ma'am!

[claudiazobel1]

very good n  simply presented, thank you n well done