Arterial Blood Gases Made Easy: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

by Iain A.M. Hennessey

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in modern medicine yet one which many find difficult to grasp. This book provides readers with the core background knowledge required to understand the ABG, explains how it is used in clinical practice and provides a unique system for interpreting results. Over half of the book is devoted to thirty clinical case scenarios involving analysis of arterial blood gases, allowing the reader to gain both proficiency in interpretation and an appreciation of the role of an ABG in guiding clinical diagnosis and management.

Genres: Medicine, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

Reviews

[May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easily the most concise and easy to grasp source I've come across with regards to Arterial Blood Gases interpretation. It initially elucidates the basic concepts and mechanisms behind this test, then provides 30 case scenarios related to multiple pathologies and diseases.
Highly recommended.

[Mohammad Al Refaei · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arterial Blood Gas analysis is something nearly every resident doctor will face. Thus, it would not be surprising that acquiring good deal of knowledge is very important. Here, this book becomes quite handy. It starts from the fundamentals of ventilation and gas exchange taking place in the lungs. After that, starts to dig a little deeper in what ABG is about and how to interpret it, just a little deeper, that is it, you do not need a background on ABG to make use of this book, but it will not give a lot. However, I think it will fed you with what you need to know as a first-year resident.

The book could be thought as two sections; the first provides the reader with the theoretical knowledge required, and the second contains 30 clinical cases that test his/her understanding and help strengthen their ability to use this understanding in solving clinical problems.

In short, the book is concise, teaming with colorful images, easy-to-read and understand; within hours, the reader would have finished it and got a basic (and good indeed) understanding of ABG.

Highly recommended for first year residents..

[Dabireads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book, along with two YouTube videos, provides comprehensive instruction on arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpretation. Additionally, the book includes 30 case studies at the end, which are highly beneficial.

[سعد القحطاني · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written well designed, I have enjoyed reading it 👍

[Amr Khaled · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arterial Blood Gases as a topic is a real nightmare.
They're both simple & complex as oxymoron as that might seem.
But the book really manages to make them easy.
The 2 charts that summarize the scheme along with the 25 practice cases in the end of the book are really helpful.