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Chapter-06 Blood Gases and Acid-Base Balance

BOOK TITLE: Oxygen Therapy

Author
1. Jindal SK
2. Singh N Heramani
3. Agarwal R
ISBN
9788184481976
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10584_6
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
39
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Telemedicine Postgraduate, Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh; Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Medical Director, Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
2. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
3. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Abstract

Assessment of arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) and content is essential not only for assessment of tissue oxygenation but also for guiding and monitoring oxygen therapy. Since PaO2 is basically the function of ventilation and other respiratory processes, it always gets altered in conjunction with PaCO2 and the acid base status. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is commonly performed especially in critically ill patients to assess the adequacy of ventilation as well as the acid-base status. It is an important tool that can assist clinicians in timely detection and management of metabolic and ventilatory disorders. This chapter provides the fundamental principles behind understanding of acid-base physiology and blood gases. It also provides a pragmatic approach to interpretation of arterial blood gases and processes that modify the results of this investigation.

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