Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

i had an arterial blood gas drawn today and now my wrist is really swollen. it only hurts a little. is this normal or cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma wrist: its difficult to tell without seeing you, the main concern is that blood leaks enough to cause compression on the nerved and blood supply to the hand.
the important things to look at in the speed of progress of the swelling, or development of pain, pain on passive stretch of muscles in the hand.
I suggest urgent medical review

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

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 8

what are they looking for in a arterial blood gas?

Accepted Answer

O2/CO2 exchange: Abg is used for two purposes: 1) how your lungs are handling the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide 2) the acid/base metabolism affected by breathing and various metabolic disturbances (eg., diabetic coma, toxic ingestion of substances, sepsis).

Question 9

is it true that an arterial blood gas of 92% is bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its not horribly bad but bad enough that something has to be done to raise the oxygen level in the hemoglobin. We consider the oxygen to be low at 60 which coincides with a blood gas of 90 thus at 92 you are nearing a bad level

Question 10

arterial blood gas question? do they stick you for it?

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Yes: As the name implies, an arterial blood gas is when they check your gas levels (oxygen and carbon dioxide) from the blood in your arteries.  Therefore, you must be stuck with a needle in your artery (usually the radial artery for an adult).  The only time you wouldn't be stuck for it is if you already have a special IV line (arterial line) in place - but then you're most likely in the icu.

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