Example 1

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.45
  • PaCO2: 41
  • HCO3: 25

Interpretation: Normal ABG

Example 2

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.30
  • PaCO2: 66
  • HCO3: 32

Interpretation: Respiratory acidosis partially compensated (HC03)

Example 3

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.26
  • PaCO2: 32
  • HCO3: 18

Interpretation: Metabolic acidosis partially compensated (PaCO2)

Example 4

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.79
  • PaCO2: 24
  • HCO3: 21

Interpretation: Respiratory alkalosis partially compensated

Example 5

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.17
  • PaCO2: 35
  • HCO3: 12

Interpretation: Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

Example 6

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.54
  • PaCO2: 24
  • HCO3: 25

Interpretation: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

Example 7

ABG Values:

  • pH: 7.17
  • PaCO2: 50
  • HCO3: 15

Interpretation: Mixed metabolic and respiratory acidosis