It is the oxygenated blood with a bright red color

Arterial Puncture can be performed by Level I Phlebotomists

In performing arterial puncture, they must have an extensive training involving the theory, the demonstration of the technique, observation of the actual procedure, and performance of the arterial puncture with supervision before they can perform arterial puncture on their own.

It has a good collateral circulation and is easy to palpate

It requires considerable skill to puncture if successfully due to small size

It is used in diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders

ABG provides valuable information about patients with these except:

Femoral Arterial Puncture cannot be performed by Medical Technologist and Phlebotomist even though they have training in obtaining blood from artery

Brachial Artery is generally used in emergency situations or when no other site is available

It can be felt above the bent of the elbow (inside) approximately inclined with the ring finger

Arterial puncture is technically difficult and is potentially more painful and hazardous than?

Blood sample from artery is collected without tourniquet

Arterial Puncture is primary used in?

pH < 7.35

Normal range of pH

It is the partial pressure of O2 dissolved in arterial blood

It is a measure of bicarbonate in blood

If there is a delay, the blood should be collected in a glass syringe and should be cooled using crushed ice

In Radial ABG Procedure, the needle should be at 15-30 degree angle

It is the largest artery for arterial puncture

Which of the two is the arterial blood?

Arterial Puncture can be performed by Respiratory Therapist

The disadvantage of using this artery is that it can increase the risk of hematoma formation

pH > 7.45