Venous and arterial blood gases in respiratory failure.
Arterial and venous blood gases are commonly performed operations in emergency departments. This case-based critical reflection examines the contemporary literature relating to the topic. An evidence-based approach to selecting the most appropriate test for each patient is discussed, aiming to minimise the need for unnecessary arterial sampling.
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham.
Rob
R
Fenwick
D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D006801:Humans; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000097:blood*
arterial blood gas; arterial or venous blood gas; critical analysis; critical reflection; respiratory failure; venous blood gas