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ABG Interpretation for Critical Care Nurses by jhorn_apple is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides an overview of a course on analyzing arterial blood gases (ABGs). It covers basic concepts of oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base balance in a simplified manner intended for new critical care nurses. A 4-step method is presented for interpreting ABGs, examining pH, PaCO2 and HCO3- levels to determine if an acidosis or alkalosis is respiratory or metabolic in nature. Normal ABG values at sea level are also listed for reference. The document aims to give practical information to impr

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