Publisher's Synopsis
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) can be difficult and confusing to understand at first. However, it's a crucial skill for nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing students to learn.
If you do not know what oxyhemoglobin saturation means (or any of these values), never fear! By the time you finish this guide, you will be an old pro!
In this book, you will learn:
-The Science of Arterial Blood Gases
-pH, Buffers, and the Kidneys
-Normal ABG Values
-Simple Acid-Base Disorders
-Deep dive into understanding ABGs in the Clinical Sense
-ABG Collection and Sources of Error
-Helpful study tools we recommend
-Practice Questions / Case Studies
