RT Book, Section A1 Wargo, Kurt A. A2 Sutton, S. Scott SR Print(0) ID 1179734756 T1 Acid–Base Disorders T2 McGraw Hill’s NAPLEX® Review Guide, 4e YR 2020 FD 2020 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264258062 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1179734756 RD 2024/04/25 AB This chapter reviews the mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of acid–base balance and the laboratory analyses that aid clinicians in their assessment of these disorders. The complexity of acid–base concepts may be intimidating, but having a basic understanding will allow you to optimize the care of critically ill patients.