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Chapter 1
Acid-base fundamentals
In this chapter, you will learn the basic principles behind acid-base analysis. Look inside and see how the pH is determined by bicarbonate and pCO2. This chapter concludes with a handy rule for how to determine if the primary underlying disorder is metabolic or respiratory.
8 Lessons
22:46 min
What's the pH value?
6:16 min
Bicarbonate—the primary buffer
2:26 min
The normal values and cutoffs
1:59 min
The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation made easy
2:23 min
Compensation—the basics
5:41 min
Why compensation is never complete
2:04 min
A simple rule for identifying the type of acid-base disorder
1:57 min
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Chapter 2
Respiratory disorders—a short primer
In this ultra-short chapter (consisting of just one lesson) you will get a short introduction to respiratory disorders.
1 Lesson
0:59 min
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Chapter 3
Metabolic acidosis
In this chapter, we'll teach you about the different causes for metabolic acidosis. You'll also learn how to use one of the most powerful tools in acid-base analysis—the anion gap. As you'll see, it's invaluable when analyzing any acid-base problems.
9 Lessons
14:04 min
Metabolic acidosis—the causes
1:34 min
Metabolic acidosis caused by loss of bicarbonate
2:40 min
What happens to chloride when bicarbonate goes down?
1:33 min
What happens to anions when acid is added?
1:16 min
The anion gap—causes and calculation
1:02 min
How to differentiate between bicarbonate loss and acid overload
1:48 min
Adjusting the normal values of the anion gap
1:28 min
The causes of anion gap acidosis
2:43 min
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Chapter 4
Mixed metabolic disorders
Several metabolic acid-base problems can be present in one patient at the same time. In this chapter, we will teach you exactly how you can find out if that's the case in your patient.
4 Lessons
11:02 min
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Chapter 5
Metabolic alkalosis
After completing this chapter you will know about the most common causes for metabolic alkalosis. You will also learn several key concepts with respect to its treatment.
2 Lessons
9:08 min
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Chapter 6
Compensation
In this chapter we've come up with super-simple rules that will help you decide if compensation is adequate or not. You'll understand exactly how the lungs compensate a metabolic problem and how the kidneys compensate a respiratory problem.
2 Lessons
8:12 min
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