Equipment for Arterial Blood Gases

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Equipment Required for Arterial Blood Gas Collection
Gloves
Alcohol swabs
1% lignocaineIf appropriate
Blood gas syringeHeparinised syringe with needle
DressingGauze and tape
Sharps container nearby
DocumentationTest request form, patient labels

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Equipment for Arterial Blood Gases

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Equipment Required for Arterial Blood Gas Collection

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