1. An approach to arterial blood gas analysis.
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Ngwenya, N. S.
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BICARBONATE ions , *BLOOD testing , *LACTATES , *ORGANIC chemistry , *ACETOACETIC acid - Abstract
The article focuses on the importance of balanced acid-base status for cellular and organ function and survival, emphasizing the significance of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis in diagnosing and guiding therapy for respiratory and metabolic disorders. Topics include the physiological roles of organs like the lungs, liver, and kidneys in acid-base regulation, the metabolic pathways involved in acid-base balance, and the practical approach to ABG analysis and interpretation.
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- 2023
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