ABG - arterial stick C/I

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)