ABG: Arterial blood gas

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What ABG stands for

ABG is a medical abbreviation for arterial blood gas. TermDecode files it under laboratory abbreviations.

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Safer Alternative

Arterial blood gas

Seen in context

ABG shows respiratory acidosis

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