Evolution of blood gas testing - Part 1

2014年4月3日

Presented by Ellis Jacobs, PhD, Assoc. Professor of Pathology, NYU School of Medicine

The Evolution of Blood Gas Testing Part 1 Session 2: Acid-Base Balance and the Practical Applications of the Acid-Base Chart
Presenter: Ellis Jacobs, Ph. D, DABCC, FACB
Associate Professor of Pathology, NYU School of Medicine
Director of Pathology, Coler-Goldwater Hospital and Nursing Facility

Blood gas testing has improved over the years thanks to advances in technology. 60 years ago, blood gas testing meant determining pO₂, pCO₂ and pH levels. What is blood gas testing today? This series of webinars will investigate current assessment and diagnostic methods like co-oximetry and lactate measurement to more precisely assess a patient’s ability to utilize oxygen.

Session 1 will review the practical applications of the acid-base chart as an indicator to distinguish between metabolic vs respiratory disturbances. It will also identify the terminology, causes, and symptoms of acid-base imbalance. The session will review the importance of base excess for in-depth analysis of metabolic versus respiratory imbalance, and analyze the acid base chart and its application in interpreting the acid-base status.