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ABG

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Primary purpose of obtaining ABG samples   show
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3 major hazards of arterial puncture   show
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3 major criteria for selection of arterial puncture site   show
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Collateral blood flow   show
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show the best vessel for puncture is one that is easy to palpate, relatively superficial and somewhat stable  
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Peripheral structures   show
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The order of preference that sites usually utilize for arterial puncture   show
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show elevate hand and make fist for 20 secs, firm pressure held against radial and ulnar arteries, pt opens hand should blanch white, examiner releases only ulnar compression  
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show doppler ultrasound, and pulse oximetry  
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Correct procedure for obtaining ABG   show
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show put syringe in ice  
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show date, time, pt name, O2 %, temp if abnormal, your initials  
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show pt using anticoagulants, and low platelet counts  
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