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🩸 HOW TO INTERPRET AN ABG follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education In nursing school, you need to know how to interpret an ABG (arterial blood gas). Here’s one way to do it: 1️⃣ Know Your Values ⚖️ph=overall acid-base balance ✅Norm= 7.35-7.45 🫁CO2= carbon dioxide which is regulated by the LUNGS ✅Norm=35-45 💧HCO3= bicard which is regulated by the KIDNEYS ✅Norm=22-26 ⭐️Use the ABA and BAB method to memorize which values are acidic vs. basic 2️⃣ Determine if pH is HIGH or LOW 7.45=BA