Arterial Blood Gas Test: Purpose | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood[1]. It also measures your body’s acid-base (pH) level, which is usually in balance when you’re healthy.

You may get this test if you’re in the hospital or if you have a serious injury or illness.

The test gives your doctor clues about how well your lungs[2], heart[3], and kidneys[4] are working. You’ll probably get other tests along with it.

Every cell in your body needs oxygen to live. When you breathe[5] in (inhale) and breathe out (exhale), your lungs[6] move oxygen into your blood[7] and push carbon dioxide out. That process, called gas exchange, provides the oxygen we (and all of our cells) need to survive.

If you are having a hard time breathing, your doctor may use an arterial blood gas (ABG) test to ...