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Objectives
Review of physiology
Basic interpretation of ABGs
Radial ABG technique
Some Definitions
pH: concentration of H+ in terms of 10-
x per litre
pH 7.35-7.45
PaO2 95-100
mmHg
PaCO2 35-45
mmHg
HCO3 22-26
mmHg
Buffers
Limit pH changes when strong
acids/bases are introduced
Weak acid and its conjugate base
Addition of a strong acid is partly
neutralized by the weak base
Lungs
(within minutes)
Key Equation