Arterial blood gas analysis is the most commonly performed investigation in intensive care unit(ICU) as the changes in acid-base

balance are common in critically ill patients

Background: Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is
the major tool for proper diagnosis and treatment of
acid-base imbalance, but the invasive nature of arterial
puncture and its possible hazards such as arterial spasm
have resulted in a worldwide trend toward less-invasive
diagnostic methods including venous blood gas (VBG)
analysis.

Skilled and accurate assessment of arterial blood-gas results leads to successful diagnosis,
intervention, and treatment planning for patients.
Skilled and accurate assessment of arterial blood-gas results leads to successful diagnosis,
intervention, and treatment planning for patients.