A blood test used to assess oxygenation, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
What it means
An ABG is commonly used in acutely unwell patients to assess gas exchange and acid-base balance.
Acronym
ABG
Arterial blood gas
Acronym
Arterial blood gas
A blood test used to assess oxygenation, carbon dioxide and acid-base status.
An ABG is commonly used in acutely unwell patients to assess gas exchange and acid-base balance.