Hello team,
Here are reminders and to-dos for RBR next week. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Things we said should get looked up before the next session:
- What is the formula for calculating the serum osmolality?
- What is the measured osmolality (in relation to the calculated osmolality)?
- What is the osmolar gap? What is normal?
- What is the formula for the anion gap? What is normal?
- What is the significance of an increased anion gap?
- What is the significance of an increased osmoal gap?
- How is the presence of both an elevated anion gap and elevated osmolal gap helpful in making a diagnosis?
- What substances can contribute to an increased osmolar gap?
- What substances are associated with a high anion gap metabolic acidosis?
Other things:
1. Finish the worksheet from this week.
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2. Complete the worksheet for chapters 61-75.
Also, the book I mentioned today about ventilator waveforms:
Apparently it is out of print and has increased significantly in price. We do have a hospital copy – please treat it kindly.
References that might be helpful
