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Blood Gas Analysis
Blood Gas Analysis is a procedure to measure the partial pressure of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gases and the hydrogen ion concentration (pH) in arterial blood.

Why do a Blood Gas Analysis?
Diagnose respiratory diseases, Identify specific acid-base disturbances, Provides information on oxygenation and alveolar ventilation, Usually based on an arterial blood sample.

Analyzer Variants
•Point Of Care Blood Gas Analyzer

•Cardiac, coagulation, infection and pregnancy markers

•Transcutaneous Monitors

•Blood Gas, Co-Oximetry, Electrolyte and Metabolite Analyzer

Typical Usage Flow
• A physician, nurse, respiratory care technician, or laboratory technician collects the blood sample by arterial puncture. • Blood gas measurements are performed by a registered respiratory therapist, RRT; certified respiratory technician, CRTT; clinical laboratory scientist CLS (NCA) or medical technologist MT (ASCP); clinical laboratory technician CLT (NCA) or medical laboratory technician MLT (ASCP). • A physician interprets the blood gas analysis results with a thorough understanding of the acid-base chemistry and physiology of blood and in view of the clinical situation, and applies the results to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the patient.