Learning Objectives: You should be able to:
- Answer the paradox as to why the quantitative
assessment of a single
buffer system is adequate despite the presence of
multiple buffer systems.
- Explain the utility of Tullerūs analysis in cursory,
first-pass diagnosis of
acid-base disturbances of respiratory and renal origin.
- Give specific and detailed examples of how acid-base
disturbances of
primary respiratory origin can be compensated by renal
responses.
- Give specific and detailed examples of how acid-base
disturbances of
primary metabolic origin can be compensated by
respiratory responses.
Rhoades & Tanner Text Readings: Chapter 25, Pages 476-481