This page provides access to all the 'Gas of the Week' pages. These use actual ABGs and patient histories to illustrate the method of blood gas analysis within the framework of overall patient assessment. The discussions frequently extend into related areas of Physiology so that they cover much more than just acid-base physiology. Hopefully they are broadly useful to clinicians and not just to registrars preparing for exams. The focus is mostly on Anaesthetic and Intensive Care situations but this will depend on the 'interesting gases' that fall into my hands.
The postings are structured as a discussion between a learned Consultant and a keen Registrar. Also most times I have left a question or a problem to consider for the following week to give you something to ponder. I am keen to receive feedback on this series.
The approach used is that presented in my Acid-Base text (available on-line). This text contains numerous worked examples in section 9.6.
Best wishes,
Kerry Brandis.