Arterial Blood Gases Flashcards
1
Q
From which artery do you take blood?
What must you do first?
A
Radial. Allen test.
2
Q
How long does a positive (normal) Allen test take to reperfuse
A
7-15secs
3
Q
normal pH range
A
7.35-7.45
4
Q
ABG Normal bicarbonate (HCO3) range
A
22-26 mEg/L
5
Q
ABG Normal PCO2 range
A
35-45 mm/Hg
6
Q
Anion gap formula
A
[Na+] - ([Cl-]+[HCO3-])
7
Q
Normal anion gap range
A
8-16
