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BLOOD GASES AND ACID BASE DISORDERS

CAPILLARY BLOOD GASES . pH: Same as arterial or slightly lower (Normal = 7.35-7.40)pCO2: Same as arterial or slightly higher (Normal = 40-45)pO2: Lower than arterial (Normal = 45-60)O2 Saturation: >70% is acceptable.. CAPILLARY BLOOD GASES . Saturation is probably more useful than the pO2 itself when interpreting a CBG. The heel is the most commonly used siteThe CBG is often used for pediatric patients because it is easier to obtain than the ABG less traumatic (no risk of arterial thromb9447

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BLOOD GASES AND ACID BASE DISORDERS

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