Respiratory Therapy ABG vs VBG How to tell the difference!

Summary
This video discusses the differences between arterial and venous blood gas values and how to differentiate between the two. It emphasizes the importance of oxygenation values in determining the type of blood gas. The video also provides a practice question to illustrate the application of these concepts. Additionally, it explains how to estimate PaO2 using pulse oximetry and the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve.

Takeaways
Arterial blood gas values differ from venous blood gas values, particularly in terms of oxygenation and saturation levels.
Oxygenation values, such as SPO2, are crucial in determining the type of blood gas.
The oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve can be used to estimate PaO2 based on pulse oximetry readings.
Understanding the differences between arterial and venous blood gas values is essential for accurate interpretation and patient care.

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*All information provided in this video is strictly for educational purposes, and is not provided to guide a specific careplan for any specific patient.

[mentahlechekole]

I am a new RTS, love Joe, he is awesome teacher! Always looking his videos. His energy is always great! Thank you sir!!

[chakchakman]

Damn, you are very good. Love from a Hong Kong Nurse.

[acaprig]

I greatly appreciate all your teachings.

[Heraclitorebecca]

Great video 🇧🇷🇺🇸👍 I'm a Brazilian respiratory therapist trying to get my licence here in California

[irinafaktor]

Thank you so much, your coaching is so helpful!!! They are very easy to understand, and they are very practical! You are the best. It is like to have very useful references at the tips of your fingers!
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[StuartKeller]

What if you still get a quick fill, the blood is still darker and you’ve been struggling to find out if the Pulse- Ox is accurate, or not even picking up? What is the best way to verify that the Pulse- Ox is right in order to compare it? There have been several times where I’ve run into these situations.

[debigdogk]

Awesome teaching, thank you for teaching and sharing ❤❤❤

[nicks]

i was just thinking about the disassociation curve

[Twww]

random question about mechanical ventilation, when do you know when do increase the I time vs decrease it? most of the ventilators I have been seeing use VC +.

[lizl.]

Awesome. Is there a way to know if a COPD patient is a retainer if you don't know the background? What if the patient is in acute exacerbation of COPD, Does the 88-92% rule still apply in the emergency case? thanks

[StuartKeller]

Hi, I saw something on your YouTube account about some RT saying stop using PO2 to determine weaning parameter control. And then you said something about total oxygen content instead. But I didn’t catch in that video how to use oxygen content to control weaning. Can you clarify how to not just solve for total oxygen content, but how to use it properly?
Also, can you explain PO2 on a blood gas and its importance and its use?

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[hesamsharifi]

Hello. Your tutorial page is very comprehensive and excellent. It would be great if you could shorten the time of the videos and talk more briefly.

[joshuacastruita]

A couple months ago you made a video talking about MVe and/or RR dropping while giving neb tx. What video was that??? I keep having that issue on a Trilogy Evo. I want to learn how to fix that.

[inspiredx]

It's common to be called to the ED, run a VBG from the nurse and come back with results looking arterial. When explaining this to the Doctor and RN some understand and some don't. Especially if you're making sure that IV is in a vein, not artery...more so if the nurse is giving meds through it. As a seasoned RT to the new grads. Learn these lessons like Joe teaches and advocate for the patient, Speak up!

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