Understanding Blood Test Results

Question 0

Normal:
Ph
PCO2
PO
HCO3
B.E
PaCO2
SaO2

Answer 0

Ph:  7.35 - 7.45
PCO2: 4.5 - 6.0 Kpa
PO: 11 - 14 Kpa
HCO3: 22 - 26 mmol/l
B.E: -2mmol to + 2mmol
PaCO2: 35 - 45mm Hg
SaO2: 94 - 100%

Question 1

ABG

Answer 1

Arterial blood gasses - bloods taken from an artery

Question 2

What do arterial blood gases check?

Answer 2

• The balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood

* The balance of acid and alkali in your blood (PH balance)