Analyzing & Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases

Course Objectives

• Describe collection methods for an arterial blood gas
• Discuss avoidance strategies for pre-analytical errors
• List the process steps for ABG analysis
• Discuss the causes of metabolic acidosis & alkalosis
• Discuss the causes of respiratory acidosis & alkalosis
• Identify the role of ABG analysis with mechanical ventilation

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