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Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's) 
 
 
 
What is an ABG? Answer- a measurement of the partial pressure of O2, CO2, pH, and HCO3 in arterial blood 
 
Who normally draws this bloodwork? Where is it drawn from? Answer- Respiratory therapists draw for this profile most commonly from the radial, brachial, and femoral arteries. 
 
What is acidosis? Answer- It is characterized by an abundance of H+ ions in the arterial blood, with a pH of less than 7.35. 
 
What are the acids? Answer- H+, CO2, and H2CO3 (c...
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Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's) 
 
 
 
What is an ABG? Answer- a measurement of the partial pressure of O2, CO2, pH, and HCO3 in arterial blood 
 
Who normally draws this bloodwork? Where is it drawn from? Answer- Respiratory therapists draw for this profile most commonly from the radial, brachial, and femoral arteries. 
 
What is acidosis? Answer- It is characterized by an abundance of H+ ions in the arterial blood, with a pH of less than 7.35. 
 
What are the acids? Answer- H+, CO2, and H2CO3 (c...
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Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's)
What is an ABG? Answer- a measurement of the partial pressure of O2, CO2, pH, and 
HCO3 in arterial blood 
Who normally draws this bloodwork? Where is it drawn from? Answer- Respiratory 
therapists draw for this profile most commonly from the radial, brachial, and femoral 
arteries. 
What is acidosis? Answer- It is characterized by an abundance of H+ ions in the arterial 
blood, with a pH of less than 7.35. 
What are the acids? Answer- H+, CO2, and H2CO3 (carbonic acid) 
How are acids produced? ...
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What is an ABG? Answer- a measurement of the partial pressure of O2, CO2, pH, and 
HCO3 in arterial blood 
Who normally draws this bloodwork? Where is it drawn from? Answer- Respiratory 
therapists draw for this profile most commonly from the radial, brachial, and femoral 
arteries. 
What is acidosis? Answer- It is characterized by an abundance of H+ ions in the arterial 
blood, with a pH of less than 7.35. 
What are the acids? Answer- H+, CO2, and H2CO3 (carbonic acid) 
How are acids produced? ...