Arterial blood sampling for blood gas analysis (ABG) is often practiced in the hospital setting to help make a diagnosis, indicate the severity of a condition and assess treatment. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and obtain arterial blood samples from the three main sites (radial, femoral, or dorsalis pedis arteries) for blood gas analysis. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers three scenarios that test your ability to obtain a blood sample from the radial, femoral, or dorsalis pedis artery, depending on the scenario. Practice the steps of the procedures online as often as you want, until you feel confident. This module is one of the foundation skills required for Year 1 post-graduate medical trainees and for specialist nurses.
You’ll learn
- indications, contraindications and complications related to arterial blood sampling
- relevant medical terminology
- when to perform arterial blood sampling
- to visualize the anatomy of the main arteries of the forearm
- how to perform and interpret an Allen’s test
- how to prepare for arterial blood sampling
- the different arterial collection sites and when to use each
- to practice and perfect your skills in obtaining arterial blood samples from the radial, femoral, or dorsalis pedis artery, according to the clinical scenario provided
- correct post-procedure considerations
- much more (see Content Details for more specific information)
