Chapter 27: Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance
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Acid-Base
Terminology
Several common terms are presented in an understandable manner. Questions:
A. Define acid and base. B. Differentiate between metabolic acidosis and metabolic
alkalosis.
Acid-Base Disorders
in Critical Care
A brief review of acid-base physiology, alterations in metabolic states, and
the diagnosis and treatments of altered metabolic states is presented. Question:
Briefly describe two physiologic effects of acidemia.
Acid-Base
History
An interesting history of the science of acids and bases is presented. Question:
What was AvogadroÕs contribution to acid-base physiology?
Acid-Base FAQs
Find out more about pH and ionization at this site. Question: How do you calculate
the percent ionization of a weak acid?
