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What is the definition or description of: abg?
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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.
Answered 9/10/2013
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