ABG Case Practice
ABG Practice Examples
Practice arterial blood gas interpretation with realistic ABG examples covering acid-base disorders, compensation patterns, and oxygenation findings. These example ABGs are designed to improve pattern recognition before moving into timed, interactive case drills.
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How to use these ABG examples
Each case below is written in standard ABG format: pH / PaCO₂ / HCO₃⁻ / PaO₂. Review the gas first, interpret it on your own, then compare your answer to the expected acid-base disorder, compensation pattern, and oxygenation classification.
Example ABG Cases
Case 1
7.30 / 20 / 10 / 92
Partially compensated metabolic acidosis with normal oxygenation
Case 2
7.52 / 29 / 23 / 96
Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis with normal oxygenation
Case 3
7.18 / 75 / 26 / 51
Uncompensated respiratory acidosis with moderate hypoxemia
Case 4
7.38 / 19 / 11 / 88
Fully compensated metabolic acidosis with normal oxygenation
Case 5
7.46 / 48 / 33 / 91
Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis with normal oxygenation
How to Practice ABGs Effectively
- Review each ABG and write out your interpretation before checking the answer.
- Identify whether the primary disorder is respiratory or metabolic.
- Decide whether compensation is absent, partial, or full.
- Assess oxygenation using PaO₂ and clinical context.
- Compare your answer with expected compensation rules to screen for mixed disorders.
Why static ABG drills still matter
Static ABG examples help build slow, accurate interpretation before you add time pressure. This is one of the fastest ways to improve ABG pattern recognition for exams, ICU orientation, and bedside clinical work.
Interactive Practice
Use PulmTools’ built-in simulator to get instant feedback, repeated case exposure, and faster ABG pattern recognition.
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Last updated: 2026