Interpretation of Arterial blood gas test (ABGs): A Four Step Method

Interpretation of Arterial blood gas test (ABGs) : A Four Step Method is organized by RnCeus Interactive.

Course Expiration - This course will be reviewed, revised or retired on or before 4/17/2024

Course Objectives:
Upon completion, Nurse professionals who complete this enduring continuing nursing education content will be familiar with basic assessment of arterial blood gases and acid-base balance.

Participants can expect to:
• Recognize normal values for pH, PaO2, PaCO2, SaO2 and HCO3.
• Explain significance of these values.
• Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried in the body and how they are measured.
• Relate the pH scale to acidosis and alkalosis.
• Discuss the respiratory and metabolic mechanisms and their role in controlling the body's acid-base balance.
• Interpret basic arterial blood gas values and relate these values to patient conditions.
• Suggest therapies for acid-base correction.
• Be aware of other resources for in-depth ABG interpretation information.