This course will teach you the key components of Arterial Blood Gas (ABGs) interpretation using a step by step guide.
It will relate the blood gas result to normal physiology and assist with clinical reasoning when interpreting abnormalities and the impact on the clinical needs of the patient regarding diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Case studies will be used to assist with interpretation.
What is an arterial blood gas? Clinical reasons why is it required?
Definitions & terminology used with arterial blood gas interpretation
Normal physiology of homeostasis, respiration & acid base balance
ABG interpretation made simple using different methodologies
Disorders of respiration & types of respiratory failure
Disorders of acid base balance including
Respiratory acidosis & alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis & alkalosis
Case studies to work through
