Prelims; Table of contents; Introduction; How to use this book; Aims of this workbook; Chapter 1 The parameters; Chapter 2 Gas transport; Chapter 3 Acid-base balance; Chapter 4 How to anlyse blood gases; Chapter 5 How to obtain an arterial sample of blood; Answers and teaching notes; References; Index
Summary
Blood gas analysis is one of the most frequently requested blood tests when caring for the critically ill patient, as it provides very valuable information about the respiratory and acid-base status of the patient (Shoulders-Odom, 2000). However, many healthcare professionals find it difficult to get to grips with blood gas analysis. It often seems complex and daunting, but if you work your way through this book and carry out all the exercises, you will soon become confident and competent at analysing blood gases and will understand all the information that initially seemed so complicated
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index
