7 min
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation The Anesthesia Thrive Guide
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- Medicine
High PaCO2, Low PaO2, Bicarb up, down...what does this all suggest? In this episode, join me as we introduce the principles of arterial blood gas tests and the interpretation of the results. This was a challenging subject to grasp in medical school, so hopefully this episode will help you have an idea about what to expect when the perfusionist or respiratory therapist hands you the reading.
High PaCO2, Low PaO2, Bicarb up, down...what does this all suggest? In this episode, join me as we introduce the principles of arterial blood gas tests and the interpretation of the results. This was a challenging subject to grasp in medical school, so hopefully this episode will help you have an idea about what to expect when the perfusionist or respiratory therapist hands you the reading.
7 min