Four-step method of interpreting arterial blood gas analysis

Article Abstract:

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is very important as a diagnostic tool as it enables objective evaluation of a patient's oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base balance and these information indicates how well a patient 's respiratory and metabolic systems are working. A simple four-step approach that helps to interpret ABG analysis even when all the complexities are not fully understood by the nurses is described.

Blood gases, Blood gas analysis

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Peripheral arterial disease: Why screen in primary care?

Article Abstract:

Vascular nurses have joined doctors and patient groups in condemning a decision to exclude peripheral arterial disease from GMS quality and outcome framework, although coronary heart disease and stroke are included. Patients with ischaemic heart disease usually have diseased arteries throughout their body and would therefore benefit from an assessment of their peripheral arterial circulation.

Risk factors

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Living with peripheral vascular disease: Patients and their carers

Article Abstract:

The life experiences of those with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and their carers are explored. Health care professionals should develop their understanding of the experience of PVD for patients and their careers and apply this knowledge for their practice.

Patients, Patient care

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