title: Evaluating arterial blood gas results.
abstract: Previously in this Clinical Update series we examined how the body regulates acids and bases. If information about acid-base balance is to be useful, we need to know how to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) so we can intervene rapidly when the body is unable to restore a normal acid-base balance in the face of an overwhelming derangement.
authors.affiliation: NSW College of Nursing.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Coleman
mesh_terms: D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*