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 !

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Specializes in Emergency.

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

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Specializes in Telemetry, correctional.

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

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