Blood Gas Analysis and Interpretation STEPS TO ANALYSIS 1. Look at PH. Alkalotic or acidotic? - If alkalotic, then it is an alkalosis. - If acidotic, then it is an acidosis. 2. Look at components. - pCO2 (respiratory component) - alkalotic or acidotic? - Bicarb/BE/BD (metabolic component) - alkalotic or acidotic? 3. Which component agrees with pH? - Whichever agrees with pH (respiratory or metabolic) is "Primary". - If the other component is in the other direction, it is "Secondary". - If they both agree, then it is "Combined". #BloodGas #ABG #VBG #Analysis #Interpretation #diagnosis
