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 ...

Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an under-recognised complication of chronic liver disease, affecting 10%–30% of patients with cirrhosis. It involves intrapulmonary vascular dilatations, arterial ...

Blood gas analysis remains an indispensable tool in clinical practice, facilitating rapid evaluation of respiratory and metabolic functions, as well as acid–base balance. Traditionally reliant on ...

Roche v-TAC is a new digital diagnostics solution that allows clinicians to obtain arterial blood gas values from patients in need of blood gas testing via a simpler, less painful and less invasive ...

LivaNova announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its system for monitoring arterial and venous blood gas parameters during pediatric and adult CABG procedures. The system (B-Capta), which is ...

Blood gas testing is often required for ventilator-assisted patients and those undergoing evaluation for respiratory distress, providing insights into a patient’s oxygenation level. The new RAPIDPoint ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance ...