This module includes a brief overview of the physiology of gas exchange and partial pressures, along with steps toward rapid blood gas interpretation. You will also gain a clinical understanding of metabolic acidosis-alkalosis and respiratory acidosis-alkalosis including exercises in differentiation. It also includes a case scenario that puts into practice what the learner understands of the material.
Course
Length: 6 hours
500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended)
1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card
Windows 2000, XP or later
MAC Compatible
Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended
Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+
Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses
Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback
Browser JavaScript must be enabled