title: Using arterial blood gases to interpret acid-base balance.
abstract: Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation can be a source of concern. However with use of the review and principles discussed in this article, the nurse's role in blood gas interpretation can become much easier.
authors.forename: K O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Lindell
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Wesmiller
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000451:nursing; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment