1330-01-.22
Abg Endorsement
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1330-01-.22
(1)
ABG endorsement includes the practice of specimen analysis of blood gases, pH and other
associated parameters along with the needed equipment maintenance and quality assurance
procedures. For purposes of this rule “associated parameters” includes, but is not limited to:
(a)
Measured parameters, such as:
1.
pCO2;
2.
pO2;
3.
O2 saturation;
4.
Carboxyhemoglobin;
5.
Methemoglobin;
6.
Hemoglobin; and
7.
Fetal hemoglobin; and
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(b)
Calculated parameters, such as:
1.
Sodium bicarbonate;
2.
Base excess;
3.
Total CO2; and
4.
O2 saturation.
(2)
Obtaining ABG Endorsement
(a)
Registered respiratory therapists and certified respiratory therapists can obtain ABG
endorsement by submitting verification to the Board that he/she holds a current CRT or
RRT credential issued by the NBRC; or
(b)
An individual can obtain ABG endorsement by submitting verification to the Board of a
current “Special Analyst-Blood Gas” license issued by the Tennessee Medical
Laboratory Board.