Acid-Base and ABG Interpretation
One of the pet peeves of rounding in ICU is to interpret ABG.
Lectures
Here is a step-by-step approach to acid base and ABG interpretation:
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Additional Reading
For a more in-depth description of approaches to acid-base and ABGs, refer to these excellent reviews in NEJM:
- Integration of acid-base and electrolyte disorders
- Physiological approach to assessment of acid base disturbances
Tool for Practice
There is also ABG generator to practice some ABGs.
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What should you be able to answer after reviewing this topic?
- How to interpret ABG
References
- Seifter JL. Integration of acid-base and electrolyte disorders. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2014; 371:1821-1831.
- Berend K, de Vries AP, Gans RO. Physiological approach to assessment of acid-base disturbances. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2014; 371:1434-1445.
