Acid Base Disorders—Computer-Aided Learning Software on CD-ROM. James Hooper, ed. London: Association of Clinical Biochemists, 1996, $72. ISBN 1-899938-00-1

Acid base disorders—computer-aided learning software on CD-ROM consists of two clinical cases illustrating the use of acid-base analysis in clinical decision making. In an active form of learning, the student must make choices to confirm diagnoses and make management decisions. Tutoring and “consultation” with an expert are available throughout the entire process. Incorrect diagnoses are critiqued, and the user is directed to the “library” for additional study. Multiple-choice questions are presented throughout each scenario, and a record of student performance is displayed. Each case consists of five parts: brief history, clinical assessment, chemical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and resolution–summary. Following the case, the student is presented with several brief cases and questions. A set of essay questions are …