A Technological solution to maintain the reliability of arterial blood gas sample prior to arterial blood gas analysis
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Date
2024
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Abstract
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis is used in medical wards to investigate acid-base status, hemoglobin concentration, blood glucose and electrolyte levels of a patient’s arterial blood sample. The sample must be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible for analysis within 15-30 minutes of collection. For accurate analysis, sample integrity must be maintained during transport. Temperature variations can significantly alter the composition of the sample, producing unreliable results. To address this issue, this study developed a unique device that monitors and regulates the temperature of ABG samples.
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Arterial Blood Gas, Sample Integrity, Temperature Monitoring, Transport Stability