Many critical illnesses can upset a patient's acid-base balance, and a disturbance in acid-base equilibrium may indicate other underlying diseases or organ damage. Accurately interpreting acid-base balance requires simultaneous measurements of arterial pH and plasma electrolytes, as well as knowledge of compensatory physiologic mechanisms.
This book is designed for:
- Healthcare professionals and telemetry staff
- Students preparing for ACLS, such as paramedics/EMTs, nurses, physicians, clinical pharmacists, and respiratory therapists
- Nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical services personnel and physicians seeking to earn continuing education credits