Conclusion
Summary
The main points of this presentation:
- The indications for blood gas analysis
- Arterial puncture locations in priority order
- Procedures for obtaining arterial blood
- Blood analysis, analyzers and electrodes
- Blood gas analysis errors and quality control methods
Test your knowledge. Try these course exercises (not scored).
Arterial Blood Gas ExercisesListen
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Authored by William A. French. Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
