ABG - arterial stick contraindications
Absent radial a. pulse
Negative Allen's test
Cellulitis or infection of the area
AVF/shunt in the extremity
Severe thrombocytopenia
Prolonged PT, PTT
** A doppler probe may be use to assess circulation.**
ABG: 7.4/40/90/24/98/0 (pH/PaCO2/PaO2/HCO3/O2 sat/BE)