This brief and reader-friendly book lets you master the fundamentals of clinical acid-base without confusion or frustration. Excellent for first-time learning, review, or reference. The chapters on ABG interpretation can be read as a stand-alone tutorial. The explanation of the anion gap is clear and easy to understand, but without dumbing down. Carefully sequenced diagnostic cases and mini-cases with detailed explanations build clinical competence systematically. The bicarbonate buffer system, and lung and kidney physiology, are explained clearly and concisely, giving you the foundation to fully understand the clinical material. A powerful resource for:
MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, & FELLOWS: Medical students--excellent for classes, wards, & boards. Residents and fellows--an invaluable review and path to diagnostic mastery.
NURSES & NURSING STUDENTS: Great for advanced Practice nurses and nursing students. Ideal for nurses preparing for clinical certifications such as CCRN, PCCN, CEN. Excellent for Med/Surg nurses preparing for work in "adaptable acuity" units.
PA: Ideal for both students and practicing PAs--for classes, clinical work, and review for PANCE & PANRE.
RT: Perfect for RT students--For classes and review for CRT & RRT exams.
OTHERS: Excellent for students and practitioners in all clinical health sciences
MEDICAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, & FELLOWS: Medical students--excellent for classes, wards, & boards. Residents and fellows--an invaluable review and path to diagnostic mastery.
NURSES & NURSING STUDENTS: Great for advanced Practice nurses and nursing students. Ideal for nurses preparing for clinical certifications such as CCRN, PCCN, CEN. Excellent for Med/Surg nurses preparing for work in "adaptable acuity" units.
PA: Ideal for both students and practicing PAs--for classes, clinical work, and review for PANCE & PANRE.
RT: Perfect for RT students--For classes and review for CRT & RRT exams.
OTHERS: Excellent for students and practitioners in all clinical health sciences
