Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation: A Case Study Approach
M&K Publishing | English | 2016 | ISBN-10: 1905539983 | 68 pages | PDF | 1.70 mb
M&K Publishing | English | 2016 | ISBN-10: 1905539983 | 68 pages | PDF | 1.70 mb
by Mark Ranson (Author), Donna Pierre (Author)
This helpful, practical book begins with a clear explanation of acid-base balance, followed by a straightforward six-step approach to arterial blood gas interpretation. The authors then apply this approach to a wide range of realistic case studies that resemble situations readers are likely to encounter in practice.
With a strong focus on patient care pathways and including the most up-to-date information on arterial blood gas interpretation, this book will be invaluable to nurses, junior doctors and biomedical scientists as well as students and trainees in all these areas.
Contents include:
Introduction to acid-base balance
A systematic approach to ABG interpretation
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Compensatory mechanisms
ABG analysis practice questions and answers
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