Acronym of ABG

( Arterial Blood Gas ) Test arterial blood gas or so-called ABG in medicine, to demo that on blood samples taken from arteries (artery) radial, performed, and during it, the amount of pressure of oxygen dissolved in the blood and also the PH of the blood is computed. Sampling by syringe, thin and special, and by a physician or nurse skilled should be done. Usually blood samples from the radial artery in the wrist is collected.

test ABG is one of the most common and the most important tests required intensive care unit, is in (diagnosis of diseases of the lung) also has a big usage.
of course, can be found on the sample taken, etc. tests the usual blood, such as glucose test, blood bilirubin concentration is also done.

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