ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis is done to detect the presence of acid-base imbalance or to monitor patient's response to oxygen therapy.
- Avoid suctioning prior to drawing of blood specimen.
- Assess bleeding or hematoma formation from the puncture site.
- Apply firm pressure 5-10 minutes to the puncture site.
- Patient with diarrhea: metabolic acidosis.
- Patient with vomiting: metabolic alkalosis.
ARTERIOGRAPHY
- Arteriography is used to detect suspected congenital anomalies as an evaluation tool before coronary artery surgery.
- Assess patient for allergy of iodine, sea foods or shellfish.
- Keep epinephrine at the bedside to counteract passible allergic reaction.
- Encourage patient to increase fluid intake after the procedure to promote excretion of the dye.
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