ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 9(05), 1355-1361 1355 Journal Homepage: - www.journalijar.com Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/12980 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/12980 RESEARCH ARTICLE THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES WORKING IN CRITICAL CARE UNIT Ms. Priya Sachan and Ms. Swastika Das …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Manuscript Info Abstract ……………………. ……………………………………………………………… Manuscript History Received: 31 March 2021 Final Accepted: 30 April 2021 Published: May 2021 Key words:- Effect, Structured Teaching Program, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Statement:“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES WORKING IN CRITICAL CARE UNIT OF SELECTED HOSPITAL, LUCKNOW” Introduction: Arterial blood gas analysis is a basic and useful laboratory test for the critically ill patients. It is an essential investigation for assessing ventilation, oxygenation and acid base status among critically ill patients. These three are closely interrelated physiological parameters which maintain pH homeostasis. Measurement of arterial blood gas involves analysis of components: pH, partial pressure (PP), Base excess (BE), Bicarbonate (HCO3), Electrolytes, Haemoglobin (Hb) and Glucose.Interpreting an arterial blood gas (ABG) is a crucial skill for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other health care personnel. Any deviation from a normal value will indicate that the client is experiencing an acid base imbalance. Disorders of acid-base balance can lead to severe complications and occasionally the abnormality may be so severe that it can lead to life threatening condition. Objectives Of The Study: 1. Assess the level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit at selected Hospital. 2. Evaluate the effect of Structure Teaching Programme on level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas Analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit at selected Hospital. 3. Association between level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit with selected demographic variables. Research Methodology:This study was conducted using Quantitative approach at Integral Hospital, Lucknow. Pre-experimental one group pre-test-post-test design was used in the study. The conceptual framework used in this study was Modified Kings Goal Attainment theory. The total sample size was 30 selected by convenience sampling technique. The data was collected by administering Structured Knowledge Questionnaire followed by Corresponding Author:- Ms. Priya Sachan