The purpose of this exam is to develop a basic understanding of the arterial blood gas (ABG) procedure and what it measures in terms of the patient’s condition.
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| Author: | Ann Singh RN |
| Course No: | ABG053011 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/18/2013 3:42 PM - 3:42 PM |
| Categories: | Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
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Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
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Course Objectives
- Understand what an ABG measures.
- Understand the procedure for performing an ABG.
- Understand the compensation mechanism of both the respiratory and metabolic systems.
- Understand the six steps to ABG Analysis
- Understand the four acid-base disorders.