ABG Interpretation

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Objectives

By the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to: 

• Review normal values for arterial blood gas interpretation.
• Describe indications and contraindications for obtaining an arterial blood gas.
• Identify causes of acidosis and alkalosis.
• Recognize the differences between metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis.
• Interpret an arterial blood gas through worked example.

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