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what the risks are blood gases test, arterial blood gas analysis, abg, blood gases measure the ph, acidity, oxygen content, carbon dioxide content, the blood, blood gases, analyze the arterial blood, in rarer cases, venous blood used, test is performed by collecting a sample of blood, artery, using a small needle, sample collected, radial artery, in the wrist, femoral artery, in the groin, brachial artery, in the arm, blood is drawn, circulation, hand tested, wrist, site, blood is drawn, pressure is applied, puncture site, at least 5 minutes to completely stop the bleeding, test must be sent, analysis, accuracy, the results cannot be guaranteed, , no special preparation, person receiving the test is on oxygen, oxygen concentration must remain constant, 20 minutes preceding the test, oxygen, oxygen must be turned off, 20 minutes, the sample, ensure accurate test results, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, a needle is inserted, the skin, artery, site anesthetized, desire, brief cramping, throbbing, puncture site, needle is withdrawn, sample is collected, pressure is applied over the site, 10 minutes, prevent bleeding, a bandage is applied over the puncture site, site is observed, signs of bleeding, impairment, the circulation, test, evaluate respiratory diseases, conditions that affect the lungs, the effectiveness of oxygen therapy, acid-base component, the test also gives information on how well the kidneys, functioning, values at sea level, partial pressure of oxygen, pao2, 100 mm hg, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, paco2, 45 mm hg, a ph of 7.35, 7.45, oxygen saturation, sao2, 94, 100%, bicarbonate, hco3, 22, 26 meq/liter, meq/liter = milliequivalents per liter, mm hg = millimeters of mercury, at altitudes of 3,000 feet, values, oxygen, lower, abnormal results, indicate respiratory, metabolic, renal diseases, abnormal in trauma, head, neck injuries, affect breathing, in general, very low risk, the procedure, correctly, bleeding, bruising, puncture site, delayed bleeding, site, circulatory impairment, in the area, the puncture, it is rare, notify the health care provider, bleeding, bruising, numbness, tingling, discoloration, puncture site, notify practitioner, taking any anticoagulant, blood-thinning medications, aspirin.