DKA is a complication of diabetes that can cause many symptoms. Various lab tests can confirm a diagnosis of DKA. These include ABG tests, which measure different components of the blood. In this ...
Unnecessary tests represent a significant portion of health care’s expense. ICU care accounts for 13% of overall hospital costs. An arterial blood gas (ABG) test assesses the function of a patient’s ...
Normal blood oxygen level is either 95%-100% SpO2 on an oximeter or 80-100 mm Hg from an ABG test. ABG tests are more accurate than pulse oximeters, which have a ...