Arterial blood gas analysis (ABG) is most often performed to evaluate respiratory diseases and other conditions that affect the lungs as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygen therapy. An ABG ...

In this episode of Inside EMS, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are once again joined by paramedic student April McKenzie, a.k.a., “April Anonymous,” for a deep dive on measuring arterial ...

Blood gas analysis remains an indispensable tool in clinical practice, facilitating rapid evaluation of respiratory and metabolic functions, as well as acid–base balance. Traditionally reliant on ...

The results of blood gas analyses are used for many patient management decisions, often in a time-sensitive setting. Several pre-analytical factors can affect blood gas and oxygen saturation results.

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Arterial thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to an organ. Some blood clots form in veins, often in the legs or ...

China: Researchers have found in a new study that pulmonary surfactant (PS) therapy significantly improves arterial blood gas parameters and clinical symptoms in infants with neonatal respiratory ...