From ClinicalSkills.net:
We have another new procedure for you this week! This time, it’s on “Interpreting blood gas analysis results”.
This procedure covers:
Ways in which the body maintains the acid-base balance
The acid-base balance equation and how it affects results of blood gas analysis
The need to consider the clinical context of the results
Three key questions to ask yourself when analysing blood gas results
Respiratory and metabolic causes of acidosis and alkalosis
Ways the body compensates to bring blood pH back to normal
Two useful algorithms to help you interpret alkalotic and acidotic abnormalities
Six examples of different blood gas results
You’ll find “Interpreting blood gas analysis results” in the Adults and Children sections, under the Observations categories.
Go to the Library resources page on the MTW Intranet to access this new procedure and others on ClinicalSkills.net (no log in required) or access off-site at www.clinicalskills.net with an OpenAthens account.
