EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 48 MIN
20 ~ Beyond the Numbers: ABGs and Cardiac Output in the CICU
from Chat with Nurse Nat · host Nurse Nat MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
An arterial blood gas (ABG) isn’t just numbers—it’s how the heart and lungs are coping right now. In cardiac kids, tiny shifts in pH, CO₂, and oxygen can completely change physiology. ABGs don’t just tell us how the lungs are ventilating—they tell us how the heart is surviving. Join Ryan and I as we break down the ABG!Turn Podcasts into reflective learning opportunities that reward you with CME/CE with SapienCE. SapienCE Join Now!Connect with NatInstagram
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An arterial blood gas (ABG) isn’t just numbers—it’s how the heart and lungs are coping right now. In cardiac kids, tiny shifts in pH, CO₂, and oxygen can completely change physiology. ABGs don’t just tell us how the lungs are ventilating—they tell us how the heart is surviving. Join Ryan and I as we break down the ABG!Turn Podcasts into reflective learning opportunities that reward you with CME/CE with SapienCE. SapienCE Join Now!Connect with NatInstagram
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20 ~ Beyond the Numbers: ABGs and Cardiac Output in the CICU
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