ABG'S Made Easy: An Easy Reference for RN's and RRT's

ABG'S Made Easy: An Easy Reference for RN's and RRT's

ABG's Made EasyAn in-depth guide to Arterial Blood Gas analysis. Armed with the knowledge in this book you’ll be able to correctly and confidently identify underlying issues in your patient that might otherwise be hard to spot. Spotting telltale signs in the blood’s PH level and O2/CO2 balance are just a few of the techniques you’ll learn. The knowledge contained in this book is an essential tool in the day-to-day challenges faced by nurses and respiratory therapists. Whether you’re already familiar with the underlying techniques or you’re a student, after reading this book you’ll be left with peace of mind that you've obtained the most up-to-date – and thereby safest – knowledge of ABG analysis. What You’ll LearnThe analytical skills you’ll gain from this book will allow you to to identify a number of acid-base disturbances – such as respiratory and metabolic acidosis – but will also teach you to learn more about your patient through ABG analysis, which in turn can lead to greater confidence in your patient assessment and management skills. Whether you’re a student or seasoned practitioner, this guide will be a valuable asset to your patient assessment skills.