Arterial Blood Gas Flashcards
1
Q
Blood test that measures the acidity and the level of carbon dioxide and oxygen from an artery
A
Arterial Blood Gas
2
Q
Easiest method of interpreting ABG
A
Romanski Method
3
Q
Refers to the acid-base balance of blood.
A
pH
4
Q
Refers to the amount of carbon dioxide that is in arterial blood.
A
Partial Pressure of carbon dioxide (PaC02)
5
Q
Refers to the total amount of C02 that is transported in the blood.
A
Bicarbonate
6
Q
Refers to the amount of oxyen in the arterial blood.
A
Partial pressure of oxygen (Pa02)
7
Q
Refers to the amount of hemoglobin in the blood that is saturated with oxygen.
A
Oxygen saturation Sa02
8
Q
What are the first 3 values, and what are their values?
A
pH= 7.35-7.45
PaC02= 35-45 mmHg
HC03= 22-26 mEq/L
9
Q
What are the other values ?
A
Pa02= 85-100 mmHg
Sa02= 95-100%
