🩸 HOW TO INTERPRET AN ABG follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education In nursing school, you need to know how to interpret an ABG (arterial blood gas). Here’s one way to do it: 1️⃣ Know Your Values ⚖️ph=overall acid-base balance ✅Norm= 7.35-7.45 🫁CO2= carbon dioxide which is regulated by the LUNGS ✅Norm=35-45 💧HCO3= bicard which is regulated by the KIDNEYS ✅Norm=22-26 ⭐️Use the ABA and BAB method to memorize which values are acidic vs. basic 2️⃣ Determine if pH is HIGH or LOW <7.35=

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ABG Basics: Key Values to Know An ABG (arterial blood gas) shows how well the lungs and kidneys manage the body’s acid–base balance * pH tells you how acidic or basic the blood is. Normal: 7.35–7.45 * CO₂ is controlled by the lungs. More CO₂ = more acidic Normal: 35–45 mmHg * HCO₃ (bicarb) is managed by the kidneys. More bicarb = more basic Normal: 22–26 mEq/L Memory trick: Think “lungs over kidneys” and drop the 7s from the pH to help remember the values. Comment below if you would like to see

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