Based on the underlying causative mechanism, acid-base disturbances are divided into one of four categories. In this course, we teach you a simple method to recognise and categorize acid-base disturbances detected on the arterial blood gas (ABG). We explain the meaning of the terminology used in this field. We explain the definition of ‘metabolic’ acid-base disturbances and ‘respiratory’ acid-base disturbances. We teach you how to distinguish between metabolic and respiratory pH disorders. In the quiz, we give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned to clinical cases. In recent years, the venous blood gas (VBG) has emerged as a useful alternative to the ABG in the management of metabolic disorders. We teach you how values relevant to pH disturbances reported on a VBG compare to values measured on an ABG.
- Provider:Acadoodle, Ltd.
- Activity Link: https://www.acadoodle.com/courses/9
- Start Date: 2023-07-30 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-07-30 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all