ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS: Part 2: Interpretation of acid-base balance

dc.contributor.authorSuthat Rungruanghiranyaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-02-22T09:11:10Z
dc.date.available2011-02-22T09:11:10Z
dc.date.created2010-03-25en_US
dc.date.issued2010-03-25en_US
dc.description.abstractAbstract ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS: Part 2: Interpretation of acid-base balance Suthat   Rungruanghiranya   M.D.(Hon)* Department of Internal Medicine,Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University           The arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is one of the most commonly used clinical test in assessing a patient's oxygenation, ventilation, as well as acid-base status. However, ABG analysis appears to be a complicated and confusing matter to many physicians. Very often, this procedure was performed incorrectly, compromising its clinical usefulness and accuracy. To maximize its yield, one must understand its technical details, including the techniques, sample collection, handling, and common pitfalls. More important, to correctly interpret the ABG analysis, a practical, stepwise approach is required. That stepwise approach should begin with the assessment of oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base disturbances. This article will focus only on the interpretation of acid-base balance. Once one utilizes this test with care and knowledge, I believe it will soon a simple and straightforward test for everyone.Vajira Med J 2004 ; 48 : 117 - 123en_US
dc.identifier.citationVajira Medical Journal; Vol. 48 No. 2 May - August 2004; 117-123en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/132976
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherVajira Medical Journalen_US
dc.rightsFaculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis, Bangkok, Thailanden_US
dc.source.urihttps://thailand.digitaljournals.org/index.php/VMJ/issue/archiveen_US
dc.source.urihttps://thailand.digitaljournals.org/index.php/VMJ/article/view/2712en_US
dc.titleARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS: Part 2: Interpretation of acid-base balanceen_US
dc.typeOriginal Articlesen_US
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