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COPD think VBG

Why VBG instead of ABG?

  • Pain – we all know and warn our patients ABG’s are painful. Patients know it to and delay presentation.
  • Number of bloods taken – patients attending with COPD will generally have venous bloods taken at triage. Would you want stabbing again if it could be avoided?

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Why choose EM?

It’s a good question in today’s climate of increasing patient numbers and complexity. Specialities that offer you the illusion of more control can seem attractive. But Emergency Medicine picks you, and can offer an exciting and varied career. Read more

Huw Masson

An ED consultant and creative geek, who loves learnings, and using that knowledge practically, to make life easier and more fun.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.“ – Socrates