Critical Insights on Blood Gases in Emergency Care

This chapter explores the interpretation of blood gases and lab values from a critical care paramedic's viewpoint, highlighting frequent oversights in patient assessment. It emphasizes the significance of electrolyte analysis and introduces concepts like the 'rule of 15s' for evaluating metabolic acidosis. The discussion also critiques traditional practices in emergency medicine, advocating for patient-centered approaches to resuscitation and intubation to enhance outcomes.