On this page there are an assorted variety of tools and links to facilitate: ABG Classification, Interpretation,and calculations.
ABG Classification:
There are a variety of videos to introduce ABG Classification:
Arterial Blood Gas Videos:
ABG Classification Learning Tool:
ABG Classification is also available as an App on Google Play
This is an advanced ABG Classification tool that provides insight into clinical conditions associated with the ABG Classifications.
On SAIT campus it is possible to use the tool from a computer connected to the SAIT Intranet:
\\acdm.ds.sait.ca\rootdfs\student\Health & Public Safety\data\Common\Respiratory Therapy\ABG Classification - Storyline output\story_html5.html
Copy the above address and then paste it into your web browser. The interactive course and tools will run. Note this is not a web address but a file location on the SAIT server.
These documents are aids to ABG Classification: (see attached files below)
ABG Classification Vector Method
ABG Classification PPT (slides giving an introduction and orientation to the basics of ABG Classification
ABG Interpretation Algorithm (gives a simple method of ABG Classification)
ABG Calculators:
ABG HCO3 & BE Calculator: (see attached files below)
This calculator can be used to correctly calculate the bicarbonate and base excess for any pH, PaCO2 combination
This allows students to create ABGs that are mathematically correct
ABG Calculator: (see attached files below)
This calculator can be used to calculate many of the indices of oxygenation that are useful for patient management
This tool is also available as an advanced App on Google play with the calculations, equations, and clinical conditions are also outlined and described in the application.