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Review
. 1998 Oct 31;317(7167):1213-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7167.1213.

ABC of oxygen: assessing and interpreting arterial blood gases and acid-base balance

A J Williams  1
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Review

ABC of oxygen: assessing and interpreting arterial blood gases and acid-base balance

A J Williams. BMJ. .
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Taking arterial blood sample
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Allen’s test. The radial and ulnar arteries are occluded by firm pressure while the fist is clenched. The hand is opened and the arteries released one at a time to check their ability to return blood flow to the hand
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Allen’s test. The radial and ulnar arteries are occluded by firm pressure while the fist is clenched. The hand is opened and the arteries released one at a time to check their ability to return blood flow to the hand
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Allen’s test. The radial and ulnar arteries are occluded by firm pressure while the fist is clenched. The hand is opened and the arteries released one at a time to check their ability to return blood flow to the hand
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Transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide monitor
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Oxygen saturation curve
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Results of blood gas analysis need careful interpretation
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