There are several tests that doctors can use to diagnose and monitor COPD. Let's take a look at what abnormal values for these tests mean.

Arterial blood gas analysis (ABG) is most often performed to evaluate respiratory diseases and other conditions that affect the lungs as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygen therapy. An ABG ...

There was no difference in age, prior pulmonary function and ABG, admission ABG, or respiratory rate between those patients successfully treated and those patients who failed nMV.