The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine 225. Down to the Basics - An Approach to Acid Base Disorders
Feb 25, 2024
Dr. Caroline Najjar, Dr. Bernard Unikowsky, and Dr. Jesse Popov discuss acid-base disorders in a 5-step approach. They explore the physiological basis, compensation mechanisms, anion gap calculation, and identifying mixed acid-base disorders. Highlights include respiratory and renal system roles, metabolic alkalosis, anion gap metabolic acidosis, and diagnosing concurrent processes affecting pH balance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding the Physiological Basis and Approach to Acid-Base Disorders
02:21 • 5min
Understanding Acid-Base Disorders and Compensation Mechanisms
07:49 • 3min
In-depth Analysis of Anion Gap and Acid-Base Disorders
10:32 • 2min
Identifying Mixed Acid-Base Disorders
12:35 • 2min