High-Yield ABG Course for the USMLE

Arterial Blood Gas interpretation isn’t just a lab skill but a clinical lifeline. Whether you’re in the ER, ICU, or even writing your USMLEs, knowing how to decode an ABG can make the difference between quick action and clinical guesswork. But let’s face it: for many learners, ABGs feel like alphabet soup.

This course is built differently.

Instead of tossing you formulas and expecting memorization, we walk you through ABGs the way real doctors learn with clinical patterns, decision trees, high-yield mnemonics, real patient vignettes, and classic USMLE-style flags.

This course covers:

• ABG Basics
• ROME and Winters Formula – when and how to apply them on exam day
• High-Anion Gap vs Non-Anion Gap Acidosis with MUDPILES & HARD-ASS
• Respiratory vs Metabolic — acute vs chronic compensation patterns
• Step-by-step decoding of classic USMLE vignettes (DKA, salicylate toxicity, COPD, renal failure, etc.)
• Case-based drills and one-glance cheat visuals to lock down your interpretation speed

What This Course Includes

This isn’t just a passive lecture series, it’s a complete, interactive learning experience designed to ensure deep understanding, high recall, and exam-ready confidence. Here’s everything you’ll get when you enroll:

1. Expert-Led Video Lessons

Our video modules are built for maximum retention and USMLE exam alignment.
Each video simplifies complex ABG topics using:

• Easy-to-understand visuals and clinical animations
• Case-based teaching for real-life application
• Mnemonics and analogies
• Pacing designed for quick but thorough review
  
  

Key Video Topics:

• The “ABG Stepwise Approach” (pH → PaCO₂ → HCO₃⁻ → AG → Compensation)
• High-yield patterns: DKA, COPD, Salicylate toxicity, Sepsis, Renal failure
• Decoding mixed disorders and when formulas fail
• USMLE-style “trick” questions and how to spot them

2. MCQs & Clinical Scenarios

Apply what you’ve learned with realistic, exam-level multiple choice questions.
These aren’t just memory checks. They train you to:

• Spot red flags in patient vignettes
• Do ABG calculations under pressure
• Rule out distractors confidently
• Apply Winters formula and compensation rules

To receive your Certificate of Completion, you must pass the MCQ quiz, ensuring you’ve not just watched, but mastered the essentials.

3. Downloadable PowerPoint Presentation – Core Revision Slides

Perfect for quick revision and visual learners

• Clean diagrams of the 4 acid-base disorders
• Compensation rules (acute vs chronic) at a glance
• Mnemonics like MUDPILES, HARD-ASS, ROME
• Case patterns the USMLE loves to test
• ABG interpretation cheat-sheet included

Whether you’re prepping for test day or refreshing during rounds, this is your go-to reference.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Solve ABG questions in under 60 seconds
• Confidently navigate mixed acid-base disorders
• Predict compensation without second-guessing

This is your ABG crash course, optimized for test day recall and clinical intuition.