ABG

Example:

Interpretation:

Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis with hypoxemia

Nursing Interventions:

Coach/encourage patient to slow down breathing

Provide rebreathing mask or paper bag

apply oxygen

1.
pH – 7.33

PaCO2 – 25

HCO3 – 12

PaO2 – 89

2.
pH – 7.50

PaC02 – 36

HCO3 – 27

PaO2 – 92

3.
pH – 7.37

PaC02 – 63

HCO3 – 35

PaO2 – 58

4.
pH – 7.27

PaC02 – 55

HCO3 – 24

PaO2 – 144

5.
pH – 7.48

PaC02 – 22

HCO3 – 16

PaO2 – 96