Question:
What are Blood Gases??

Hey there, I have no idea what this is, if it's a test or, something else, not a clue! I read somewhere that someone had this done, or whatever, anyway,it had to do with blood gases?! If someone could fill me in on what this is, that would be GREAT!! Thanks so much. :)    — Jennifer M. (posted on November 11, 2001)

November 12, 2001
They are checking the O2, CO2, and PH levels of your arterial blood.
   — Shelley.

November 13, 2001
It's basically a blood test. The details of my test are in my profile. You might want to take a look.
   — Kathy J.

November 17, 2001
It's a blood test where they take a needle and stick in an artery (typically the wrist) to measure oxygen levels. This was BY FAR the most painful test I had done out of my pre-admit testing. They did NOT numb my wrist and I almost passed out when my vein rolled and they had to stick me 2 more times!!
   — Patty H.