An Educational Intervention Optimizes the Use of Arterial Blood Gas Determinations Across ICUs From Different Specialties

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
5600998	Chest	2017	28 Pages	PDF

Abstract

The large scale implementation of guidelines for ABG use reduced theÂ number of inappropriately ordered ABG determinations over seven different multidisciplinary ICUs, without negatively impacting patient care.

Keywords

APACHE Sao2 PEEP SpO2 peripheral capillary oxygen saturation quality improvement Education Decision-making minute ventilation Mechanical ventilation Respiratory therapist Abg Positive end-expiratory pressure Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Critical care Arterial blood gas Blood gases

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An Educational Intervention Optimizes the Use of Arterial Blood Gas Determinations Across ICUs From Different Specialties

Authors

Carlos D. MD, Paulo MD, Michelle DAP ACBP-BC, Luanne BS, RRT, Andrés F. MD, FCCP, Critical Care Operations Committee of the UMass Memorial Healthcare Center Critical Care Operations Committee of the UMass Memorial Healthcare Center,