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This document provides a 6-step approach to interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs). It begins by assessing the internal consistency of ABG values using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation. It then determines if there is alkalemia or acidemia and whether the primary disturbance is respiratory or metabolic based on pH and PaCO2 changes. Next, it evaluates compensation for the primary disturbance and calculates the anion gap if metabolic acidosis is present. It also provides tables outlining characteristics an

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