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Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Session overview
Description
An account of acid-base physiology and its relevance to anaesthesia.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the chemistry of acids, bases and hydrogen ions
- Explain the pH scale and hydrogen ion concentration
- State the role of buffers
- State physiological compensatory mechanisms
- Describe the principal mechanisms that control hydrogen ion concentration
- Describe the newer physicochemical theories of hydrogen ion control
- Identify the common disorders of hydrogen ion balance
Title
Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Respiratory Medicine
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 07b - Physiology, 07b_01_03 Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Price:
$19.00
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