1) The document discusses approaches to analyzing blood gases and acid-base disorders. It provides details on how the kidney regulates acid-base balance through bicarbonate reabsorption and secretion of hydrogen ions. Formulas for calculating compensation and identifying dominant acid-base disorders are presented.
2) Mechanisms of bicarbonate and hydrogen ion transport across renal tubular cells are illustrated through diagrams. Equations for calculating expected compensation in common acid-base imbalances are given to help identify the primary disorder.
3) Methods for evaluating systemic acid-base disorders are outlined, including using arterial blood gas results and serum electrolytes to identify