Table of Contents

Part 1: The ABG explained



Introduction
Pulmonary gas exchange: the basics
Disorders of gas exchange.
Acid base balance: the basics
Disorders of acid base balance
ABG sampling technique
When and why is an ABG required?
Common ABG values
Making ABG interpretation easy.

Part 2: The ABG in Practice

The second part of the book contains a series of 30 clinical scenarios each requiring interpretation of an arterial blood gas as the end point. Each scenario comprises a 2 page spread. The first page includes information on history and examination findings, with or without other important test results. The opposing page shows the ABG result in the style of a computer print-out and list a series of questions for the reader to answer. Each scenario has a corresponding 'explanation' at the back of the book.

Reviews

"This excellent pocket-sized handbook, which can be read at one sitting, is an object lesson in clarity. This really is arterial blood gases made easy. This is a thoughtfully designed book, which is very pleasing to the eye and, in the best possible way, easy on the brain! This book . covers a lot of ground in a short and highly accessible read that should instil real confidence in most, if not all, clinical circumstances."  acutecaretesting.org