Arterial Blood Gases
Also written as ABO.
An FEV₁ of 55 % alone does not meet criteria; assessment of arterial blood gases is required.
What our notes say
- An FEV₁ of 55 % alone does not meet criteria; assessment of arterial blood gases is required. (Bronchitis (Acute and Chronic))
- wasting, with significant weight loss, bitemporal wasting, Although arterial blood gases and oximetry are not senand diffuse loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue. (Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
- In patients at risk of carbon dioxide retention, target 88 to 92% with a controlled-flow mask, and check arterial blood gases. (Respiratory Medicine Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
- | Arterial blood gases | Ventilation and acid-base status | PaCO2 >45 mmHg with low pH: type II respiratory failure | (Approach to respiratory symptoms and the chest examination)
- Electrolytes, renal function, and arterial blood gases daily. (Hepatic encephalopathy)
- Laboratory trend: electrolytes, renal and liver panels, lactate, arterial blood gases. (Poisoning and adverse drug reactions)
Study material on Arterial Blood Gases
- BABY NELSON PEADS
- Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd
- Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Brothers (2012)
- Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2
- VICTORIA CASE STUDIES