Transcutaneous carbon dioxide (TcCO₂) monitoring represents a significant non‐invasive approach for assessing the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂), traditionally measured through arterial ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Racial biases persist in the use of pulse oximetry devices for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) requiring very high levels of oxygen support, a ...

The results of blood gas analyses are used for many patient management decisions, often in a time-sensitive setting. Several pre-analytical factors can affect blood gas and oxygen saturation results.

DKA is a complication of diabetes that can cause many symptoms. Various lab tests can confirm a diagnosis of DKA. These include ABG tests, which measure different components of the blood. In this ...

A blood gas test measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The test can also show blood pH levels and lung function. It is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis.