03_06_04 ABG interpretation: respiratory

ABG interpretation: respiratory
Session overview
Description
This session gives a brief overview of normal physiological mechanisms regulating body pH, followed by case studies with a particular focus on abnormalities pertaining to the respiratory system.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• describe the physiology of normal acid-base balance
• describe normal arterial blood gas parameters
• interpret arterial blood gases
• identify respiratory causes of arterial blood gas abnormalities
• explain the importance of arterial blood gas abnormalities for management