How are blood gases used to guide ventilation settings?
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) are essential for monitoring the effectiveness of ventilation and oxygenation. Key parameters include pH, PaCO2, and PaO2. Adjustments to ventilation settings are made based on these values to maintain pH within normal range (7.35-7.45), PaCO2 between 35-45 mmHg, and PaO2 within target limits.
