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Arterial Blood GasesMade Easy
Arterial Blood Gases
 
 
Purpose of ABG
Assess degree to which lungs areable to provide adequate oxygen &remove CO2 & degree to which thekidneys are able to reabsorb orexcrete HCO3
 
 
You Must Know What isNormal to be Able to KnowWhat is Abnormal
pH = 7.35 to 7.45
PaC02 = 35 to 45 mm Hg
PaO2 = 80 to 100 mm Hg
HCO3 = 22 – 26 mEq/l
 
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