Arterial blood gas
Perform and interpret the results of an ABG taken from a 65-year-old male
Candidate Instructions 🧒
You are the FY1 working on the Acute medical ward.
You have been asked to see 65-year-old John Smith as he has become increasingly short of breath, he is currently on 3L of oxygen via nasal cannula
Please perform an arterial blood gas and interpret the results, the examiner will ask you some questions.
Patient details:
Name: Mr John Smith
DOB: DD/MM/YYYY
Age: 65
Basic info: Admitted today due to shortness of breath and increased fatigue.
PMHx: COPD, DHx: salbutamol inhaler
Station time: 10 minutes
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