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Understanding and Interpreting ABGs Part 3: Acid-Base Introduction Video
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Video at a Glance
- As part of the ABG series, this video introduces the concept of acid-base balance in the body.
- The underlying physiology of acid-base balance begins with a discussion of pH, focusing on the relationship between hydrogen ions and pH.
- Oxygen is the most common acid in the body, followed by lactic acid and ketoacids.
- The most common base in the body is HCO3
- The learner will understand how the lungs and kidneys are the primary controllers of acid-base balance in the body.
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