Question 1

can you explain under what conditions is arterial blood gas analysis [abg] used?

Accepted Answer

Several: Reasons to check abg. These include checking for oxygen levels to make sure individual has adequate level of oxygen. Co2 levels are checked to rule out co2 retention as that can occur in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also ph levels are checked in abg to make sure that body metabolism is functioning properly.

Question 2

can artery blood gas test give accurate result if someone is already on ppis for stomach acid reduction or can it give false results in such scenario?

Accepted Answer

: As a board certified internist and cardiologist you ask a great question.  Certain meds can effect the acid base balance in the blood particularly if they act on the kidney. PPIs act on the stomach may rarely alter blood gas results. It should be notable that emphasizing alter as the test is still very accurate to determine oxygen, CO2 levels and acidic levels of blood.

Question 3

i had an arterial blood gas sample about 9 days ago. i still have a large bruise on my wrist over the artery where the sample was collected. normal?

Accepted Answer

Next time some else: The next you need to get blood drawn have a different phlebotomist draw it and after it is drawn and you are given a cotton pad to hold over the insertion site hold it there FIRMLY for 10 minutes! Good luck. This is a bloody business you know!

Question 4

arterial blood gas, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Mearsurment: THe sampling of blood from an artery gives the tester a clue as to how much oxygen your cells are carrying, the level of Co2 to see if respiration and acid base balance is in check. ABG is often performed during asthma to see the pulmonary status and whn one is on a ventilatr to breathe. It can ensure the ventilator is producing enough ventialtion

Question 5

what ia an ?arterial blood gas exam?

Accepted Answer

Blood oxygen test.: An abg is a test that measures the oxygen tension, carbon dioxide, and acidity (ph) of blood taken from an artery. It is used to determine how well the blood is being oxygenated and how well gas exchange is occuring. This  information is vital when caring for patients with critical illness or respiratory disease.

Question 6

how can i explain arterial blood gas?

Accepted Answer

Blood Gases: I am not sure what context you are asking about. The questions is very ambiguous. What specifically prompts this question?

But, blood gases tell the medical team how well the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance is being maintained in the body. It can tell how the fragile balance of being acidic or basic is in a sick person.  It is used in many instances in the hospital with very ill patients.

Question 7

does getting an arterial blood gas hurt much?

Accepted Answer

A bit: Arteries are more muscular than veins and have a higher pressure inside.  The arterial stick is not much different than a venous blood draw but it has to be held with pressure plus have a pressure dressing afterward.

Question 8

how can you interpret a arterial blood gas test?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Interpreting blood gas results requires a thorough knowledge of respiratory physiology, metabolic alterations, changes due to body making compensation for the abnormalities and effect of various interventions.  Arterial blood gas results is not something to be interpreted by a lay person.

Question 9

what is the normal range for arterial blood gas?

Accepted Answer

Blood gas: Ph: 7.35-7.45
 pco2: 35-45
hco3: 22-26 
po2:80-100mmhg
o2 saturation:95-100mmhg.

Question 10

does it hurt to get  an arterial blood gas done?

Accepted Answer

Just a needle stick: An arterial blood gas (abg) is a blood draw from an artery rather than a vein.  For some there is slightly more discomfort with an abg than there is with a routine blood draw.  For others there is less pain.

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Can you explain under what conditions is arterial blood gas analysis [abg] used?

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Can artery blood gas test give accurate result if someone is already on ppis for stomach acid reduction or can it give false results in such scenario?

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I had an arterial blood gas sample about 9 days ago. i still have a large bruise on my wrist over the artery where the sample was collected. normal?

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Arterial blood gas, what is this?

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What ia an ?arterial blood gas exam?

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How can i explain arterial blood gas?

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Does getting an arterial blood gas hurt much?

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Does it hurt to get an arterial blood gas done?

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