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Define ABG?
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Arterial Blood Gases
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What does ABG measure?
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It measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery
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Name a few reasons why the test is done
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1) Check for severe breathing problems and lung disease.
2) See how well lung disease treatment is working. 3) Find out if patient needs extra O2 or help with breathing 4) Find out if patient is receiving the right amount of O2 5) Measure the acid/base |
