Procedure: Arterial Blood Gas Flashcards

1
Q

What questions should you ask the patient before completing an ABG?

A

Do you take any anti-coagulation tablets?

Do you have allergies to lidocaine or iodine?

Do you take any anti-platelets tablets?

Do you have history of fainting during previous blood draws?

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2
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Give 5 absolute contradictions of ABGs?

A

Inflammation

Infection

Poor integrity of skin

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Medium-high dose coagulation therapy

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3
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How should you position the patient’s wrist when performing an ABG?

A

Hyperextension

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4
Q

What special test should you do to check the quality of the artery perfusion?

A

Allen’s test

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What are the 5 complications of ABGs?

A

Infection

Haematoma

Thrombus

Peripheral nerve damage

Fainting

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