Arterial Blood Gas Basics - Sampling, Interpreting, Clinical use, Acid-Base | Clinical Medicine

In this video we discuss the basics of the arterial blood gas or ABG. This is a blood draw that some may consider a small procedure. It is important for all of those in the healthcare field to understand what this is, how to perform the procedure, the various components, and how to interpret the results. Here, we go over these things and more! We talk about blood gases in general, including the arterial blood gas, capillary blood gas, and venous blood gas. For a video on the VBG, check out the link below! 👉 Now find WhiteBoard Medicine on all major Podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, More)! Let us know what you think! Understanding The Venous Blood Gas (VBG): Components, Sampling Sites, Physiology, Converting To ABG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht9RuSP4YZc&t=782s You can sample any arterial site, but most often the radial or femoral artery. Textbooks would suggest performing the Allen's Test first, which we will review. We then go over the procedure itself. Interpreting the ABG involves understanding the various results. This includes the measured results, being the pH, PaO2, and PaCO2. The calculated components are the base excess, HCO3, and SaO2. ABGs are great for looking at oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status. We will finish with a very basic introduction to the acid-base assessments including how to identify whether it's acidotic or alkalotic and then whether it is primary respiratory or metabolic. 👇DON'T MISS OUT - JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY TODAY 👇 https://www.patreon.com/WhiteBoardMedicine We appreciate the support! 📰👇SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER👍👍 https://whiteboardmedicine.kit.com/634ccbe783 COLLECTION OF PLAYLISTS: Critical Care Medicine 🚑 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRiZ85NNUGwk91YpqDWdIGvA&si=jGyrxrOcvQqTldFb Pulmonology🫁 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRinTHdWwKFYBX7N5kfOBRHz&si=BKliNG26xrQqUNvx Cardiology and ECG🫀 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRh2JoODgpLapjGDYXSW1q0h&si=jnr41duxoNnMw4ss Nephrology🧂 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgwXdcj18ux70r08Et93idU&si=tbOHFsPfZgFFZxWg Acid Base🧬 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjj4NDR0eq6M6TqKiZQZChX&si=iC0eBYNRCawR7f0G Medical, Healthcare, and Science News📰 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRhsj4rBQzF7YOtboBoHL2u9&si=OBt6z2aJabzPoLeR Biostatistics and Research📊 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRikRVVVVL09H-GxxrlJiZJh&si=vUO_j8D3VPqGAIAl Immunology🧫 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjLvJPC2ub_mLSxFmL7dNnt&si=RmbzEewJV1YU3PEx Laboratory Evaluation and Values🧪 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRjGho7xcGieA1Hdkaj4vCCF&si=6cEOyuA8wuKcdpbp Infectious Disease🦠 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRj4G9ApK7nw-7V2Ye31_MR9&si=C-_5_1x7RXrzaTMs Obstetrics and Gynecology👶 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgYRUdsBVEZ345SY0yYVEl9&si=A0SYAeK637NiMIdu Procedures💉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRiUYMZbBl-KBJJe2vyoeWyL&si=WJzDSnFd049JgHDc Endocrinology🎂 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgxyOVpxlkKAxsx4mtr6nGx&si=eiLnS5kDySGdHxMP ________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoy the content and feel inclined, here are some ways in which you can support us! Funds will go towards purchasing better equipment/software, dedicating more time to the channel, and continuing to strive towards taking this channel to the next level! PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UQN2JGSYSQJEG YouTube Membership tab: It has a “Join” button at the top right corner of our Channel’s home page. We appreciate you! DISCLAIMER THIS VIDEO DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, watched, or listened to on this video, or any other videos, reports, texts tweets or other sources. #abg #bloodgas #clinicalreasoning #medicaleducation