The fundamental goal in the creation of the "Arterial and Capillary Blood Gases" was to provide medical students, trainees, established specialists with a practical guide to commonly encountered ABG Sampling. Much emphasis has been placed on maintaining a standardized format throughout the manual to allow the reader to predict the flow of the chapters. The detailed narrative text is complemented with illustrations created by two artists to maintain a uniform presentation style and conceptual consistency that facilitates comprehension of the procedure.

Completely updated with the latest techniques, this edition enables you to make optimal use of today's best options. A new format makes the book easier to consult than ever before. You'll see exactly how and when to perform ABG Sampling, so you can choose and implement the best possible approach for every patient!

This book can be recommended with confidence to all specialists with recognized credential for ABG sampling: MD, DO, CRTT, RRT, RN, RPFT, CPFT, MLT, RCVT, CPT I, CPT II- whose training will be accelerated and benefited by the reference to this book.