Blood Gas Analysis: What Conditions Can It Diagnose?
Blood gas levels can be used to diagnose several medical conditions, including:
- Acid-base disorders, such as respiratory acidosis or alkalosis, and metabolic acidosis or alkalosis
- Electrolyte imbalances, such as hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, or hyponatremia
- Lung disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or pneumonia
- Kidney disorders, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Metabolic disorders, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or lactic acidosis
- Shock states, such as septic shock, cardiogenic shock, or hypovolemic shock
- Drug overdoses, such as alcohol, opioids, or salicylates
- Certain types of poisoning, such as carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning
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