2017 Blood Gases: When Do We Really Need Them?
This presentation will describe situations in which blood gases are frequently over and underutilized. Clinical indications for blood gas sampling will be discussed and optimal use of protocols/algorithms that promote best practice in obtaining blood gas samples will be described.
Original webcast date: October 27, 2010
Approved for 1.0 CRCE Hour
**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
Seminar Date:
January 01, 2017
Expiration Date:
December 31, 2017 11:59 PM
- State four indications for obtaining an arterial blood gas value
- Identify three situations in which arterial blood gases were commonly done in the past but may not have been indicated
- State two additional analytes available on blood gas analyzers
- Cite four common errors which may lead to erroneous blood gas results
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 1.00
This seminar is no longer available for purchase.