This well-illustrated book explains buffers and acid-base physiology and provides in-depth discussion on common acid-base disorders. Written for multidisciplinary practice, this valuable reference will be helpful for clinicians in critical care, acute care, and emergency medicine, as well as students for first-time learning.
Highlights:
- Handy resource to understand arterial blood gases and interpret abnormal values
- Quick-reference text boxes summarize important points
- Practice problems and mini cases for numerous diagnoses
Contents:
- The Chemical Foundation: The Bicarbonate Buffer System
- Overview of Acid-Base: A Balancing Act
- Acid-Base Physiology: The Lung
- Acid-Base Physiology: The Kidney
- Compensation: A “Damage Limitation” Strategy
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Mixed Disturbances
- Diagnosis with Arterial Blood Gases
- Diagnosis with Venous Bicarbonate, Anion Gap, and Potassium
- All Together Now: Integrative Problems
Praise from ASPEN’s Publication Review Committee:
Acid-base is a topic that challenges many clinicians; therefore, getting a fresh approach from an experienced educator is welcome. One of the nice features of the book is the section “How to Make This Book Work for You,” which highlights helpful information for beginners as well as those who already know the fundamentals and want more in-depth practice in a certain topic. It is a handy reference that goes beyond most general texts for educators, students, and clinicians who want to improve their ability to interpret blood gases under different clinical conditions.
Author:
Benjamin Abelow, MD
Publisher: CreateSpace (Amazon) │ ISBN: 978-1-51743-802-9 │Copyright: 2016 │ Pages: 180 │ Format: Paperback
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