why would a doctor order abg's on room air opposed as opposed to with supplemental 02?:uhoh21: 0 Likes
joprasklpn Specializes in pediatric and geriatric. Has 19 years experience. Nov 8, 2007 probably to get a baseline. (but I am not sure about that) 0 Likes
Tweety, BSN, RN Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. Has 28 years experience. Nov 8, 2007 Agree with the above. It gives a true picture of hypoxia and other information. The patient would also need a baseline room air ABG to qualify for home oxygen therapy. 0 Likes
TheCommuter, BSN, RN Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 14 years experience. Nov 8, 2007 probably to get a baseline. (but I am not sure about that)Agree with the above. It gives a true picture of hypoxia and other information. The patient would also need a baseline room air ABG to qualify for home oxygen therapy.Thanks to both of you. I am always learning something new on a daily basis! :) 0 Likes
