Usmile atme's List: Objective 016: Safely Perform ABG Sampling

Sooby Says: a powerpoint presentation on ABGs written by a nurse. Good, comprehensive document. Make sure you orientate yourself with the ABG needle used at your hospital as these differ between trust. It is also worth noting that is is rare to use local anaesthetic in this procedure as it is argued that the pain from this is equivicable to an attempt without LA.

Sooby Says: a youtube video of a real life step by step guide to taking an ABG. Check exactly what is required of you from the medical school – some people expect you to use LA, some hospitals have different ABG equipment – familarise yourself.

Sooby Says: a video demonstrating how to take an arterial blood gas on. Realistic as the demonstrator actually misses the first time!