Continuous Flow Analyzer for Blood Gas Analysis

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Which gas is released from HCO3 in a continuous flow analyzer for blood gas analysis?

Carbon dioxide (correct)

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Nitrogen

What is the alternative method for blood gas analysis that involves the use of H2SO4 and pCO2 electrodes?

Amperometric analysis

Clark electrode analysis

Polarographic analysis (correct)

Gasometric analysis

Which electrode in the Clark electrode is composed of a platinum cathode and a silver-silver chloride anode?

Oxygen permeable membrane

Sample electrode

Reference electrode (correct)

pH electrode

What is the device used for transcutaneous monitoring in gasometric analysis?

Van Slyke macrogasometer Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a specimen for blood gas analysis is not kept at anaerobic conditions?

pH lowers Signup and view all the answers

Why should all procedures in blood gas analysis be considered 'STAT'?

To avoid glycolysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of electrode is connected to the reference electrode in blood gas analysis?

Silver-silver electrode Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to avoid bubbles when filling the cartridge in blood gas analysis?

Bubbles distort the blood gas parameters Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle underlying blood gas analysis using pH meters?

Holographic principle Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is utilized to measure CO2 content in blood gas analyzers?

ABG syringe Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if bubbles are accidentally introduced into the sample during blood gas analysis?

Throw away the cartridge immediately Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood gas parameters is measured using a glass electrode?

pH Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is usually preferred for collecting blood for an ABG test?

Brachial artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of heparin in an ABG syringe?

To prevent blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

Why is the plunger usually not needed to be pulled when collecting blood for an ABG test?

Blood rapidly enters the syringe if the artery is hit correctly Signup and view all the answers

What is arterialization in the context of blood gas analysis?

A procedure to mimic arterial blood conditions in venous or capillary samples Signup and view all the answers

Why should an ABG specimen be processed within 3 hours?

To avoid O2 consumption by red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What happens to ABG results if a specimen is exposed to room air?

Oxygen increases, CO2 decreases, pH increases Signup and view all the answers

What effect does excess heparin have on ABG results?

Decreases pH Signup and view all the answers

Why is venous blood usually slightly lower in pH compared to arterial blood?

Presence of more hemoglobin in venous blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of arterialization when using venous or capillary blood for analysis?

To mimic arterial blood conditions for accurate results Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a glass syringe pretreated with heparin for ABG sampling?

Reusable with accurate results Signup and view all the answers