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The purpose of this course is reinforcing arterial blood gas interpretation skills; raise awareness and understanding of the various aspects of arterial blood gases, and provide a comfort level with the care of the patient by increasing the knowledge base.

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An arterial blood gas test or ABG reveals the current state of respiration and metabolism. Time-critical processing by a lab or testing equipment yields values that show how well the patient's respiratory system is exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis evaluates gas exchange in the lungs by measuring the partial pressures of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (Paco2) as well as the pH of an arterial sample. Pao2 measures the pressure exerted by the oxygen dissolved in the blood and evaluates the lungs’ ability to oxygenate the blood.

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This Acid Base Balance medical mnemonic infographic tells you the difference between alkalosis and acidosis. It describes how the ph, pco2, and hco3 changes the arterial blood gas reading from respiratory to metabolic and vice versa. For study purposes, just remember ROME. Acidosis And Alkalosis, Pathophysiology Nursing, Paramedic School, Nursing School Essential, Nursing School Motivation, Acid Base Balance, Nursing Mnemonics, Nursing Student Tips, Medical School Life

This Acid Base Balance medical mnemonic infographic tells you the difference between alkalosis and acidosis. It describes how the ph, pco2, and hco3 changes the arterial blood gas reading from respiratory to metabolic and vice versa. For study purposes, just remember ROME.

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