Arterial Blood Gas
Interpretation of the Arterial Blood Gas
Self-Learning Packet
2004
This self-learning packet is approved for 2 contact hours for the following professionals:
1. Registered Nurse
2. Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare, Education & Development
Copyright 2004
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Table of Contents
Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3
Objectives ................................................................................................................ 3
Instructions.............................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
Acid-Base Balance..................................................................................................... 4
Acid-Base Disorders .................................................................................................. 5
Components of the Arterial Blood Gas ........................................................................ 8
Steps to an Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation............................................................... 9
Compensation ........................................................................................................ 12
Special Considerations............................................................................................. 18
Summary ............................................................................................................... 19
Glossary................................................................................................................. 20
Posttest ................................................................................................................. 21
Bibliography
Self-Learning Packet
2004
This self-learning packet is approved for 2 contact hours for the following professionals:
1. Registered Nurse
2. Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare, Education & Development
Copyright 2004
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Table of Contents
Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3
Objectives ................................................................................................................ 3
Instructions.............................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
Acid-Base Balance..................................................................................................... 4
Acid-Base Disorders .................................................................................................. 5
Components of the Arterial Blood Gas ........................................................................ 8
Steps to an Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation............................................................... 9
Compensation ........................................................................................................ 12
Special Considerations............................................................................................. 18
Summary ............................................................................................................... 19
Glossary................................................................................................................. 20
Posttest ................................................................................................................. 21
Bibliography
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