Yesterday I posted the blog "Ventilation - Playing Defense." The blog addressed the reasons why we don't want to intubate a patient in metabolic acidosis, the correlation between VBG & ABG, and the importance of knowing your ETCO2 to PaCO2 gradient.

Podcast 114 - Vent Strategies & Metabolic Acidosis w/ Bryan Winchell
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ABG vs. VBG Measurements in Critical Care
Exploration of the differences between arterial and venous blood gas measurements, discussing the accuracy of PCO2 values, correlation of SVO2 levels, and challenges in implementing ventilation strategies in critical care settings.
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