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1. Jul 02,  · A blood gas test measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It may also be used to determine the pH of the blood, or how acidic it is. The test is commonly known as a blood gas Author: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA.

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2. An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood. It also measures your body’s acid-base (pH) level, which is usually in balance when you’re healthy. You may.

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3. Apr 03,  · What is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? An ABG is a blood test that measures the acidity, or pH, and the levels of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from an artery.² The test is used to check the function of the patient’s lungs and how well they are able to move oxygen into the blood .

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4. Blood gases are a group of tests that are performed together to measure the pH and the amount of oxygen (O 2) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) present in a sample of blood, usually from an artery, in order to evaluate lung function and help detect an acid-base imbalance that could indicate a respiratory, metabolic or kidney disorder.

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5. Jul 03,  · A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. It measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The test can also show blood pH Author: Lana Barhum.

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6. Arterial blood gas (ABG) testing is a diagnostic test performed on blood taken from an artery that provides a glimpse of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide are in your blood, along with your blood's pH level. ABG tests are used to evaluate respiratory and kidney functions and give an overall look into the body's metabolic state. 1 .

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7. Interpreting an arterial blood gas (ABG) is a crucial skill for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other health care personnel. ABG interpretation is especially important in critically ill patients. The following six-step process helps ensure a complete interpretation of every ABG.

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8. May 23,  · The CO2 test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of CO2 gas in a person’s blood. It is usually part of a larger test called an electrolyte panel. The kidneys and lungs maintain the Author: Gillian D'souza.

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