Question 1

can an abg be preformed at sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: An arterial blood gas (abg) can be performed awake or asleep. This can be a somewhat painful blood test and one would likely not be able to stay asleep while being performed. However, this can be done on a sedated patient or one who has an catheter for access to the the arterial blood system.

Question 2

why does someone in er need abg? can you refuse it if other tests ok?

Accepted Answer

See below: An arterial blood gas (abg) is used to detect the oxygenation in blood and see if there is any discrepancy to that obtained from the lungs (via a finger or ear oxygen sensor). If so, it could be something like a blood clot in the lungs.  It also tells you your carbon dioxide level and blood acidity.  You can refuse any test you want.

Question 3

are all three ph, pac02, and hc03 checked in abg in a trauma situation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also add pao2 level.  The most important are ph, paco2, and pao2.

Question 4

where do i go to get an abg done?

Accepted Answer

Follow equipment: An abg (arterial blood gas) is a specialized type of blood draw from an artery, so you need an experienced medical professional with training/experience. This lab is usually run immediately for accuracy, so it needs to be done on site where there is a blood gas machine. Places that might have this would be doctor's offices or clinics, pulmonary labs, labs, hospitals, ers, instant care facilities.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: abg?

Accepted Answer

Arterial blood gas: This is a test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide ( the bodies waste gas) as well as the ph of the blood. All of these things must be kept within certain ranges and disturbances in them can indicate certain kinds of medical problems.

Question 6

does anyone know the normal values for an abg?

Accepted Answer

Arterial Blood Gas: Check out http://www.globalrph.com/abg_analysis.htm for normal reference ranges for ABGs. There are many smartphone apps for interpretation.

Question 7

why would a abg test show a low p02 of 72 ? what would fix this?

Accepted Answer

: A PAO2 of 72 is not considered hypoxic-or low oxygen level. This is different from the oxygen saturation which is above 90%. Increasing the respiratory rate and/or taking deeper breaths would increase your oxygen level. Supplemental oxygen would also increase the levels but an oxygen level you describe would not qualify you for supplemental oxygen. Good luck to you!

Question 8

where is an abg usually done? at a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An  abg is an arterial blood gas and entails a needle inserted into the artery in the wrist.  It is usually done in the hospital's pulmonary lab or while an inpatient.

Question 9

what could it mean to have a p02 of 72 in a abg blood test?

Accepted Answer

: A reported PAo2 of that level is far below what is considered healthy. It implies lack of oxygen getting to the body in adequate amounts for normal function.

Question 10

is it ok to have an abg done two days in a row in the same arm.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In general, the artery heals quite quickly. The odds of placing the abg needle in exactly the same spot is quite low. So -- it is ok to have arterial blood draws from the same artery, as long as you apply pressure for a good length of time (8-10 minutes).

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