BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS

Normal Neonatal ABG values PH 7.35 – 7.45 pCO 2 35 – 45 mm Hg pO 2 50 – 70 mm Hg HCO 3 20 – 24 mEq/L BE 5 ABG values vary with age of neonate and even with gestational age (Table III, IV). Table III: ABG values based on neonatal age Pre-birth 5 min 1-7 days (Scalp) after birth after birth ................
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