This page provides a structure as to how the results of an ABG may be presented to other clinicians. A clear, well explained presentation can impress tutors and show your confidence in the subject.
Presenting ABG results
Presentation structure
Example
“This is an arterial blood gas sample taken at 09:41 today from Mr David Franklin, a 79-year-old gentleman who presented this morning with shortness of breath at rest. He has a background of heart failure and on auscultation of the chest he has bibasal crackles.
It showed type one respiratory failure with a PaO2 of 10.3kPa and a PaCO2 of 4.3kPa; on 15l/min oxygen via a non-rebreathe mask.
The pH was normal, and no other values with abnormal.
In summary this gentleman has type 1 respiratory failure, likely due to a acute decompensation of his pre-existing heart failure.”
This page provides a structure as to how the results of an ABG may be presented to other clinicians. A clear, well explained presentation can impress tutors and show your confidence in the subject.
Presenting ABG results
Presentation structure
Example
“This is an arterial blood gas sample taken at 09:41 today from Mr David Franklin, a 79-year-old gentleman who presented this morning with shortness of breath at rest. He has a background of heart failure and on auscultation of the chest he has bibasal crackles.
It showed type one respiratory failure with a PaO2 of 10.3kPa and a PaCO2 of 4.3kPa; on 15l/min oxygen via a non-rebreathe mask.
The pH was normal, and no other values with abnormal.
In summary this gentleman has type 1 respiratory failure, likely due to a acute decompensation of his pre-existing heart failure.”