TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 8. Blood Gases and Acid–Base Disorders A1 - Gomella, Leonard G. A1 - Haist, Steven A. PY - 2007 T2 - Clinician's Pocket Reference: The Scut Monkey, 11e AB - Blood gases provide information concerning the oxygenation, ventilatory, and acid-base status of the patient. Blood gas results are usually given as pH, Po2, Pco2, [HCO3–], base excess or deficit (base difference), and O2 saturation. This test gives information on acid–base homeostasis (pH, Pco2, [HCO3–], and base difference) and on blood oxygenation (Po2, O2 saturation). Arterial blood gases (ABG) are most commonly measured; venous, mixed venous, and capillary blood gases are measured less frequently. Indications for blood gas determinations are as follows (Respir Care 2001;46:498–505): SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/03/31 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=2700988 ER -