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What's in a Blood Gas? VBG vs ABG

BOTTOM LINE: VBG is less painful, more easily obtained
VBG vs ABG BOTTOM ... LINE: VBG is less ... #Versus #Comparison ... PCO2 #Studies #Conversion ... #Correlation
ABG vs VBG: Arterial vs Venous Blood Gases

ABG
PROS: Tells you exactly what the arterial environment looks
ABG vs VBG: Arterial ... Blood Gases ABG ... serial exams #ABG ... #VBG #Laboratory ... #Correlation #Comparison
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
CRRT machine CRRT Modes ... dialysate flow (both convection ... fluid removal and correction ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
machine CRRT Modes ... dialysate flow (both convection ... fluid removal and correction ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes