Course Objectives
- Describe collection methods for an arterial blood gas
- Discuss avoidance strategies for pre-analytical errors
- List the process steps for ABG analysis
- Discuss the causes of metabolic acidosis & alkalosis
- Discuss the causes of respiratory acidosis & alkalosis
- Identify the role of ABG analysis with mechanical ventilation
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