ABGs are drawn often when metabolic/respiratory acidity and alkalinity is suspected or is being treated. Often seen in chronically or acutley sick patients, these conditions include but are not limited to:
- Kidney Failure
- Shock
- Diabetic KetoAcidosis
- Trauma & Haemorrhage
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Asthma
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Drug Overdose
- Metabolic Disease
- Chemical Poisoning
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