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Dec 13, 2005 03:37 PM

ABG's and smoking

by QuigRN

Can smoking by patients be detected on ABG's?
Thanks,
Quig RN

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Old Dec 15, 2005, 02:43 AM

Default Re: ABG's and smoking
Yes, if you measure co-oximetry you will see an elevated carboxyhemoglobin level. Also, the measured SaO2 will be lower.

Hope this helps,
HawaiiRRTRN
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