Arterial blood gas analysis: as safe as we think? A multicentre historical cohort study.

Sacha C Rowling Marianne Fløjstrup Daniel Pilsgaard Henriksen Bjarke Viberg Christian Hallenberg Jes Sanddal Lindholt Andreas Alberg-Fløjborg Prabath W B Nanayakkara Mikkel Brabrand

Published in: ERJ open research (2022)

APs for ABG analyses are safe procedures. The major complication rate within 7 days was 0.14% (95% CI 0.13-0.15). Patients on antithrombotic medication carry an increased risk of developing major complications.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis

prognostic factors
atrial fibrillation
risk factors

emergency department
randomized controlled trial

patient reported outcomes
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