Question 1

where is arterial blood best taken from?why?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most arterial blood draws are from the wrist, since that's the biggest blood vessel that's close to the skin and away from any other major organs. Arterial blood gasses are the most common draw obtained. Other areas may be tested, but there will usually be a very good reason to do so (pre and post lung, etc).

Question 2

should my arterial stenoses be stented or bypassed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on where the stenosis is and what your overall medical issues are. Also, it depends on the condition of your blood vessels.

Question 3

an increase in the pco2 of arterial blood causes what?

Accepted Answer

Acidosis: The pco2 can be altered via respiration deeper inflation of the lungs or increasing the rate of breathing will lower this value. Higher Pco2 will make the blood more acidic which is not healthy

Question 4

what is arterial occlusion?  is there no blood flow at all?

Accepted Answer

Little to none: Arterial occlusion can be partial or complete blockage of an artery leading to comete or partial loss of blood flow to the affected area. An arteriogram and arterial doppler ultrasound can show the degree of blockage and if there is any blood flow.

Question 5

how safe is arterial leg bypass?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Arterial bypass is safe if done on timely fashion.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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