Clinical Application of Blood Gases

This text/reference provides a comprehensive treatment of the interpretation of blood gas values in the acute clinical setting. Its coverage proceeds from basic material through to the most advanced levels of blood gas analysis. It also provides a review of the basic respiratory physiology, physics, and chemistry necessary to understand blood gas data. This fifth edition brings the reader up to date with the latest coverage and advances surrounding blood gas analysis, evaluation methods, and equipment. The book also includes a workbook filled with learning aids, including multiple choice questions, true/false questions, learning objectives, and tables summarizing key points. Exercises stressing clinical applications of the material are the highlight of the workbook.