Dr. Abhishek Shukla (Geriatrician) explained about ABG (Arterial Blood Gas Analysis)
Student: Sir, I am a https://t.co/jLND7YizOg. Nursing second-year student. I often see ICU patients undergoing ABG tests. A strip comes out, and doctors discuss acidosis, alkalosis, CO₂, and oxygen levels, but honestly, I still don’t understand how to read it. Why is ABG done so frequently, and how can I learn to interpret it?
Dr. Abhishek Shukla: Very important question, Riya. ABG stands for Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. It helps us quickly understand what is happening inside a critically ill patient’s body. If a patient is unconscious, drowsy, breathless, or deteriorating, ABG tells us whether the problem is due to oxygen, carbon dioxide, acid-base imbalance, or severe infection.
It requires only 0.5 ml of arterial blood, usually taken from the radial artery, and the result comes within one minute.
The first thing to check is pH. Normal pH is 7.35–7.45. If it is below 7.35, it means acidosis; above 7.45 means alkalosis. Severe acidosis can become life-threatening.
Next is pCO₂ (35–45 mmHg). If it rises very high, like 90, it means the patient is retaining carbon dioxide. This can lead to unconsciousness and is called Type 2 Respiratory Failure.
Then check pO₂, which tells us about oxygen. If oxygen is low while CO₂ is normal, it is called Type 1 Respiratory Failure.
After this, review electrolytes—especially sodium and potassium. Low sodium can cause confusion, while high potassium can disturb the heartbeat.
Finally, look at lactate, glucose, and creatinine. High lactate may suggest sepsis, and high creatinine may indicate kidney failure.
So always remember the ABG rule: pH first, then CO₂, then oxygen, and finally electrolytes. #ABG #ABGTest #ArterialBloodGas #MedEd #ClinicalSkills#ABGInterpretation #AcidBaseBalance #BloodGasAnalysis #NursingStudent #NurseLife #NursingNotes #AIIMSNORCET #mednotes #drabhishekshukla #geriatriccare
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Main shuru hounga na ch***** then you won’t be able to wag your tail. Stick to your domain of quackery.
India’s strength has not been basic drug discovery because funds actually have never been given for that. Most funds are actually just bare bone salaries and outdated infrastructure.
Research in basic sciences Has not been really been funded in India tbh. Even in west - drug discovery has been relegated to private pharmaceutical- not govt.
But clinical research is being done by the blood and sweat of doctors and has contributed to better outcomes. And despite bare minimum basic sciences funding - we have made decent progress.
Here you go.
1. Indigenous rotavirus vaccine - Dr Bhan’s greatest legacy.
God knows saves how many infants.
Do you even know what virus is!
2. ORS - did Ayurved come up with that?
It was Dr Mahalanabis.
Do you know how to manage dehydration, assess it when to give ORS, when to give IVF, which IVf - how much?
3. Centrochroman - Saheli - a non steroidal OCP. What do you give for contraception in Ayurved- abstinence or coitus interruptus? Do you even understand what contraception is? Your parents should have used it.
4. To use Liposomal Amphotericin B for Kalaazar (clinical trials in Bihar)
What’s Kalaazar? How do you treat it? What causes it?
5. JenVax - indigenous Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.
How to you manage encephalitis- do you ask those children to do alom vilom since im sure you’re against ventilator and oxygen.
6. Dexamethasone-Cyclophosphamide pulse therapy by Dr Pasricha for Pemphigus which reduced mortality drastically.
7. Use of olanzapine for Chemotherapy induced Nausea vomiting
8. Indigenous Low cost CART for B cell lymphoma by TMH-IIT Bombay.
This is a non exhaustive list from the top of my mind. I for want to indulge dishonest individuals like you more.
Please stick to fooling your patients who get better on placebo.
Your entire argument will just hinge on - doctor make money - doctor bad - without an iota of truth. Stick to your delusional world retard.
He is a doctor in India who has cleared one of the country’s toughest entrance examinations.
He works on the frontlines, treating thousands of patients from all backgrounds -without any discrimination based on caste or religion.
Yet here he is, forced to face a violent mob whose dangerous mindset is on full display in the video.
Even if we assume a doctor has made a genuine mistake, does that ever justify mob justice?
No one dares to touch bureaucrats or politicians in this country, knowing full well the severe consequences.
It seems only they enjoy real protection — while doctors and other professionals working on ground remain vulnerable.
Mansukh Kaka, a 82yr old man, sells snacks for a living. If you are in Borivali, Mumbai please stop by and support this hardworking old man who doesn't give up 🙏🏼
Consultant : ‘Tell us the differences btn Neuroblastoma & Nephroblastoma’
Medical Student: Neuro affects the brain whereas Nephro affects the Kidneys.
Consultant;
When 20 lakh aspirants work day and night sacrificing sleep, comfort and years of their life to earn an MBBS seat, it's easy to take that seat for granted when it comes without the same struggle.
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अधिकमास,धोंड्याचे जेवण हा प्रकार माहित नव्हता.. इंस्टाग्राम वर यावर्षी जावयाचे स्वागत, पाय धुणे,सोने चांदी ,जेवणाचा थाट बघून कळले हा असला ही प्रकार आहे!आधी प्री वेडिंग,आता धोंड्याच्या निमित्ताने पुन्हा प्रदर्शन मांडले आहे! ज्यांच्याकडे पैसे आहे,ऐपत आहे करतात पण ज्यांना झेपत नाही त्या ग्रामीण भागातील मुलींच्या कुटुंबीयांवर किती ताण येत असेल आहेर,मानपान करण्याचा..हा दिखावा कधी बंद होणार आहे?! प्रत्येक गोष्टीचे reel करून तुम्ही नको त्या प्रथा मोठ्या करत आहेत,आपल्याच आई वडिलांवर दबाव वाढतो हे मुलींना कळत नाही? एका घरात दोन ते तीन मुली असतील त्यांनी काय करायचं? हुंडा बळी थांबले का की आता धोंड्याच्या निमित्ताने अजून बळी वाढवायचे? #दिखावाआवरा