Blood Gas Symbols
Copy common ABG and VBG symbols for acid-base and respiratory notes.
A focused set of the blood gas abbreviations and trend snippets most often written together in study notes.
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Core blood gas values
The main acid-base, oxygen, and carbon dioxide values.
Gases and ions
Copy-ready gas and hydrogen notation.
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Compact markers for high, low, approximate, and threshold values.
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What is the difference between similar symbols?
The groups on this page explain the practical differences between the blood gas symbols shown here, including which forms fit common notes and equations.