Introducing RCTM (Research-Centered Teaching Method) by the author showed the method provokes enthusiasm and anxiety, correlated with cognition: Cognition = (0.27) enthusiasm– (0.15) not interested + (0.08) anxiety. “The broaden-and-build theory” (Fredrickson, 2001) posits that positive emotions are useful in several ways. By linking this theory and emotional intelligence theory, it becomes app...

The differential diagnoses for acid-base problems can be reduced to a workable few by using a minimal amount of laboratory data. Following well-established principles and formulas, the presenter will help you resolve common acidbase problem cases. • Identify etiologies of anion gap and non-anion gap acidosis. • Explain the principle of osmolar gap. • Differentiate the causes of acid-base distur...

2011;32;240 Pediatrics in Review Mara Nitu, Greg Montgomery and Howard Eigen Acid-Base Disorders http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/32/6/240 located on the World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and services, is l.pdf http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/32/11/501.1.ful An erratum has ...

The body’s ability to maintain acid-base homeostasis is based on a complex set of interactions between the respiratory and metabolic systems. This article reviews normal acid-base physiology and examines disorders of acid-base imbalances, first within a primary metabolic cause and then within a primary respiratory cause. Covering the complex nuances of acid-base control within a limited-scope r...

The tutorial homepage offers a colourful, box-structured table of contents made up of 21 main links covering topics such as the physiology of acid–base disorders, the interpretation of blood gases, respiratory and metabolic treatments, and also includes a direct e-mail link to the author. There is a ‘Terminology’ link that provides detailed definitions and descriptions of 22 common terms, ‘Inde...

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The accurate interpretation of laboratory tests in patients with acid-base disorders is critical for understanding pathophysiology, making a diagnosis, planning effective treatment and monitoring progress. This is an important topic particularly for junior medical staff who may encounter acidbase problems outside normal working hours when patients become acutely unwell. These clinical situation...