Comparison of arterial and venous blood gases in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome and neuromuscular disease

CONCLUSIONS: There was a correlation between ABG and VBG values (pH, pCO2, and HCO3). VBG parameters (pH, pCO2, and HCO3) can be used safely instead of ABG parameters which have many risks, during treatment and follow-up of patients with OHS and NMD.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - June 25, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hicran Orucova Tulin Cagatay Zuleyha Bingol Penbe Cagatay Gulfer Okumus Esen Kiyan Source Type: research