Analysis of the arterial blood gas changes of 68 patients with liver cirrhosis

Objective To analyze the arterial blood gas changes of 68 patients with liver cirrhosis.Methods Blood samples were collected and measured from the radial artery,and detected with PHOX blood analyzer of the United States Nova company,and divided into two groups which were observation group and control group.Results Compared with the control group,the level of PaO2 in 68 patients with liver cirrhosis of observation group significantly decreased and the incidence of hypoxemia was 52.9%,with significant differences(P0.01).Compared with A,B grade,the level of PaO2 of C grade classified by liver function Child-Pugh classification was significantly decreased,and the incidence of hypoxemia was 88.0%,with significant differences(P0.01).Conclusion The worse liver reserve functions of cirrhosis patients are,the greater probability occurrence of hypoxemia is,so more attention should be paid;and appropriate and timely treatment could improve the patient symptoms.