This page provides a series of links to various web materials in Physiology which you may find useful. Most of it is
worth checking out anyway. If you find a broken link or find
another worthy site for inclusion in this list, then please send me an
email.
Fluid Filtration : A very interesting romp through the experimental
evidence with good illustrations. Very useful. PDF file.
Acid-Base Physiology
Acid-Base Physiology - (An
online text) by Kerry Brandis:
Covers the subject from the basics to the level needed for clinical interpretation of results. Contains numerous examples of actual results using the systematic approach to assessment detailed in the tutorial.
Has an introductory section on the Stewart approach.
Acid-Base tutorial by Alan Grogono: An interesting introductory tutorial by Alan Grogono based on experience from many years teaching acid-base physiology. Very interesting and sticks very much to the traditional line rather than the Stewart physicochemical approach.
'A Basic Approach to Body pH' by Jo van Schalkwyk:
An excellent introduction to the physicochemical approach (& touching on the controversy). The page has an interactive Java applet which allows the reader to make changes and observe the effect: very nicely done. I would also recommend Stewart's article (Can J Physiol Pharmacol 1983, 61: 1444) also as this article is easy to obtain whereas Stewart's 1981 book is difficult to find.
'Using Stewart for Clinical Gain' by Jon Waters: An introduction to the physicochemical approach. It should be noted that this material though interesting is not really what is required for the ANZCA Primary exam.
'The Physicochemical Approach to Acid-Base ' by Jo van Schalkwyk:
Subtitled, 'Putting it together'.
The Stewart approach again. This article is easy to read but the introduction of unfamiliar concepts and terms (eg SID, A tot) which are different to the traditional treatment of acid-base can be confusing.
Note: The articles mentioned in the Dec 1999 issue of Current Opinion in Critical Care are excellent reviews but remember this is not material required for the Primary exam.
'pH of the Blood: Acid-Base Balance' by Michael Bookallil:
Tutorial in HTML format which covers acid-base physiology from a traditional perspective. May be useful for Primary candidates.
Blood Gases by Bruce Argyle: An interesting
online tutorial, entertaining in parts, also covering a bit of respiratory
physiology & done in the 'traditional approach' on a basic level
Respiratory Physiology
'Lung Function Fundamentals' by Jo Schalkwyk: A personal view but very easy to read and mostly useful material for the ANZCA primary.
'Respiratory Physiology' by Mark Finnes: This PDF is
a BIG file so may be slow to download
if using dial-up
'Airway Pressures, Volumes, Flows & Loops' by M P Dosch
: Useful resource esp for information about clinically used devices. However, some of it is wrong so beware.
All about Oxygen: Online CCM tutorial which discusses oxygen, hypoxaemia & oxygen therapy. Useful as a primary exam refresher. Has a terrible version of the ODC.
Fundamentals of Respirology - from McGill University:
As the site says: "Enhance your understanding of respirology through a creative approach using media such as animations, diagrams and videos."
Click your way through and make up your own mind.
The Physiology of Oxygen Delivery by Rob Law & H Bukwirwa
: Well-written & organised summary. Easy to read. Includes section on effects of anaesthesia on oxygen transport.
Cardiovascular Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology by Mark Finnis : Quite a large PDF file. [A minor point: this file has the same name as the CVS Pharmacology file so if you intend to download both files into the same directory on your computer than you will have to change the name of one of the files otherwise the 2nd downloaded file will overwrite the first.]
EKG Manual : Introductory material probably more suitable for interns & medical students. There is a more useful library of 12 leads ECGs here (or here) but this is not really 'primary material'.
Neurophysiology Lecture Notes - a useful set of notes, mostly in dot point format, covering
the main areas. Better for revision rather than as a primary source to learn from.
'Pain Physiology' by Jo Schalkwyk - If you really want to know a bit more about the anatomy of pain, read this. Good background but too detailed for Primary ANZCA requirements.
'Physiological Changes associated with Pregnancy' by CF Ciliberto & GF Marx
-Physiological and anatomical alterations develop in many organ systems during the course of pregnancy and delivery.
'Obstetric Physiology for the Anesthesiologist' by Peter Duffy
- This is a 19 page PDF file which covers the topic reasonably well. There is also a slide show
Capnography by Bhavani Kodali: A terribly designed site but has some good
material. Some is a bit basic.
Principles of Measurement in Anaesthesia by James Mitchell
: A very useful set of notes prepared for the ANZCA Primary. Recommended. PDF version also available.