Analysing arterial blood gas results using the RoMe technique.

Marlon Bernardo

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) 2024 Mar 06

filter terms:

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in healthcare practice, particularly when caring for acutely unwell or deteriorating patients. It can be useful in the assessment of patients' acid-base balance and gas exchange, thereby informing appropriate care and management. However, many nurses find interpreting ABG results challenging. This article outlines a simplified approach to ABG analysis using three main values - pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide and bicarbonate - and applying the RoMe ('Respiratory opposite, Metabolic equal') technique. It also provides brief descriptions of selected acid-base imbalances and explains how to identify whether these are uncompensated, partially compensated or fully compensated. © 2024 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.

Citation

Marlon Bernardo. Analysing arterial blood gas results using the RoMe technique. Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987). 2024 Mar 06;39(3):40-43