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What's in a Blood Gas? VBG vs ABG

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

ABG
PROS: Tells you exactly what the arterial environment looks
environment looks like (pH ... VBG #Laboratory #Correlation ... #Comparison #pH
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Therapy (RRT) Modalities ... RRT Modalities ... does not correct pH ... fluid removal and correction ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Modalities of RRT ... uremia, lytes, pH ... uremia, lytes, pH ... fluid removal and correction ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities