As a respiratory therapist, I am often called upon to draw arterial blood gases. Those of you who know about these, know they’re a mutha to draw, and damn painful for the patient.
I have about an 80% success rate (radial), so I am wondering if any of y’all who have drawn ABG’s might have some tips for me? My main problem thus far is the overweight patient with a thready pulse…
If this is in any way contradictory to the policies of what may be posted here, I ask the mods to delete the question, but would still appreciate an answer via e-mail! 
Thanks
Q