Learning ABG's with tic-tac-toe

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Hello everyone, I was taught how to interpret ABGs using the ROME acronym, but could not for the life of me understand the concept; therefore, I went ahead and found an alternative using the ABG tic tac toe method. I completely understand now, but I was just wondering.. is this an effective way of interpreting abgs? I mean, is there any way that this could go wrong or be interpreted wrong and is there a preference over the ROME method and the tic tac toe method? thanks in advance !

Specializes in Med-Surg, Emergency, CEN.

Looks good. I don't use that method, but if it's what works for you, then go for it.

I have always used tic tac toe. Worked for nursing school, ER and an acute care nurse practitioner program and job.

Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

That's the method that made me understand it and it has always worked for me on exams.

Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, stargirl018

You can test your understanding at ABG Interpretation Quiz

If you need help, I recommend the following resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jr3rqiU_8Y - Mike Linares does a great job at breaking down the complex into easier to understand blocks.

https://www.wisc-online.com/.../abg-interpretation... -- my pathophysiology professor recommended this one

- ABG Tic Tac Toe

- Does a good job going over full and partial compensation

Thank you.

Specializes in Emergency.

Wow, the tic-tac-toe makes ABG interpretation very easy. Thanks. :)

Specializes in Telemetry, correctional.

I prefer tic-tac-toe. Also for practice, this site is very helpful: ABG Interpretation Quiz

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