301: ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

BY THE END OF READING THIS LESSON, THE PRACTITIONER WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Compare and contrast the difference between primary acidosis and primary alkalotic states.
  • Describe three metabolic problems. Do they result in alkalosis or acidosis? Why?
  • Describe three respiratory problems. Do they result in acidosis or alkalosis? Why?
  • Describe the process utilized to interpret acid-base disorders.
  • Differentiate between oxygen transport and carbon dioxide production and elimination.
  • Assess oxygenation at the tissue levels.
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