Interpreting ABGs [videorecording[DVD]] / New West Productions, produced by Concept Media.

DVD

Basic interpretation -- Advanced interpretation -- Clinical applications -- Instructor's guides in PDF format on CD-ROM-- Self-grading tests on CD-ROM.

Executive producer/writer, Marcia Wellington ; producer, Tricia Smith ; graphic artists, Ginelle Hardy, Chris McKechnie ; content review, Elna Benoit, Michele Grantham, Bruce L. Klein, Brian J. Stone ; script editors, Tim Clarke, Tricia Rodewald ; editor Dan McKechnie.

Narration, Peggy Red.

Closed-captioned.

"This series begins with the basics of arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and describes the components of the acid-base balance, listing their normal values and compensatory mechanism for restoring homeostasis to patient with an imbalance. Two models are used for interpretation of acute, mixed, partially compensated, and full compensated acid-base disturbances. One uses the H model, which is a visual technique in which PaCO2, HCO3, and pH are plotted on a double axis graph. The other uses mathematical calculations where pH can be predicted and the amount and magnitude of base or buffers in the blood can be quantified. Throughout the first two programs, questions and answers with rationales are provided to the viewer to reinforce the information presented. The final program contains clinical scenarios in which the viewer uses critical thinking to interpret the ABG results of six patients." -- Container.