ABG Interpretation Badge Buddy PDF, Printable Arterial Blood Gas Quick Reference Card for Nurses

ABG interpretation that fits on your badge. A printable badge buddy plus a quick interpretation guide, so you can read a gas without pulling out your phone.

Arterial blood gases are one of those things that click once you have the steps in front of you. This reference gives you the order to work through, the values that matter, and the compensation patterns, sized to clip to your ID and glance at mid-shift.

What's inside

• Step by step ABG interpretation, in the order you actually work it
• Normal ranges for pH, PaCO2, HCO3 and PaO2
• Respiratory versus metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
• Compensation: uncompensated, partially compensated, fully compensated
• A printable badge buddy sized to clip to your ID badge

What you get

• One digital PDF, instant download
• Printable badge buddy plus a full page quick reference
• Print at 100% with no scaling, cut it out, and laminate it for personal use
• No physical item is mailed

Who this is for

Nursing students, new graduate nurses, ICU and ED nurses, PCU and med surg nurses, respiratory students, paramedics and advanced EMS clinicians, and anyone reviewing acid base for the NCLEX or CCRN.

Created from critical care experience

Written by an ED, ICU and flight nurse and former flight paramedic with more than 13 years in emergency medicine.

Personal use license

For individual use only. Print as many copies as you need for yourself. Please do not share, resell, upload, redistribute, or reproduce this for coworkers, units, classrooms or orientation materials.

Educational disclaimer

This reference is for education and personal study. It is not a medical order, treatment protocol, or substitute for clinical judgment. Reference ranges vary by lab and facility. Always verify against your facility's values and current provider orders.