Respiratory

Introduction to ELCBG Measurement
Movement of O₂ and CO₂
The journey in the blood
Why the earlobe?
Gas exchange terminology
Factors affecting Haemoglobin affinity
Acid-Base Balance
Indications and Contraindications of ELCBGs
Safe Sampling
PaO₂, PaCO₂ and pH electrodes
Maintenance of a blood gas analyser
Guidelines and Protocols of ELCBGs
Puncturing the earlobe
Collecting the blood sample
The Post-Analytic Phase
Quality Assurance Procedures
Test sensitivity
Earlobe Capillary Blood Gases (ELCBGs)
Pulse oximetry
Transcutaneous measurements
pH Normal Range
PaO₂ Normal Range
HCO₃^– Normal Range
Base Excess Normal Range
SpO₂ Normal Range
Fractional Inspired Oxygen Concentration
The patient’s clinical context
Is the pH normal?
Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory abnormalities
Type II Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Acidosis
Metabolic Abnormalities
Metabolic Acidosis
Advanced Interpretation Algorithm (branch 1)
Advanced Interpretation Algorithm (branch 2)
Oxygen partial pressure, saturation of haemoglobin and inspired oxygen
Case study 1
Case study 2
Case study 4
Case study 5
Case study 7
Case study 8
Case study 10