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The Effect of High Altitude on Oxygenation - ABG Interpretation

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Overview

Explore the impact of high altitude on arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation in this 23-minute lecture. Learn about the alveolar gas equation, barometric pressure changes, and other factors affecting oxygenation at elevated altitudes. Examine real ABG examples and understand the process of acclimatization to gain valuable insights into interpreting blood gases in high-altitude environments.

Syllabus

Introduction
Learning Objectives
First Viewing
Alveolar Gas Equation
Barometric Pressure Graph
Other Factors
Aacclimatization
ABG Example 1
ABG Example 2
ABG Example 3

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Strong Medicine

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