Analysing arterial blood gas results using the RoMe technique.
Nurs Stand
; 39(3): 40-43, 2024 03 06.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38312004
ABSTRACT
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in healthcare practice, particularly when caring for acutely unwell or deteriorating patients. It can be useful in the assessment of patients' acid-base balance and gas exchange, thereby informing appropriate care and management. However, many nurses find interpreting ABG results challenging. This article outlines a simplified approach to ABG analysis using three main values - pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide and bicarbonate - and applying the RoMe ('Respiratory opposite, Metabolic equal') technique. It also provides brief descriptions of selected acid-base imbalances and explains how to identify whether these are uncompensated, partially compensated or fully compensated.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bicarbonates
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Carbon Dioxide
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurs Stand
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM