GAIN A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF ACID-BASE DISORDERS
Acid-base disturbances are common clinical problems. Accurate interpretation of the labs is crucial for a precise diagnosis and effective treatment.
In Medical Acid-Base Explained Clearly, Dr. Roger Seheult moves you toward acid-base mastery through concise videos, quizzes, and 10 guided practice questions.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, and students who interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and electrolytes.
WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?
Dr. Roger Seheult, MD, is quadruple board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is trusted by universities, clinicians, and medical learners worldwide for his ability to illustrate complex topics so they are understood, not memorized.
Clear understanding leads to confident clinical decisions and reduces information overload.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE:
- A systematic approach to lab results to spot acid-base disorders and solve acid-base questions
- A clear understanding of the four primary disorders: metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis
- Illustrations of Winter's formula, the anion gap, compensation, and the balance between bicarbonate and carbon dioxide
- Hands-on practice with 10 guided cases that Dr. Seheult works through in real time
- A clinical perspective on acid-base nuances
- A post-course quiz to reinforce core concepts
- 3 CME (Category 1), MOC Points, and CE credits included
- 1 year of unlimited access on up to 3 devices
Included in MedCram All-Access, which unlocks all 60+ courses, plus 70+ hours of CME/CE credit.
Course Contents:
- Welcome to Acid Base and ABGs Explained Clearly
- Introduction and Definitions
- Quiz 1
- Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation
- Quiz 2
- Characteristics and Compensation
- Quiz 3
- Anion and Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis I
- Quiz 4
- Anion and Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis II
- Quiz 5
- Compensation Ratios
- Quiz 6
- Reading Protocol
- Quiz 7
Acid-Base Guided Practice Questions
- Question 1
- Question 2
- Question 3
- Question 4
- Question 5
- Question 6
- Question 7
- Question 8
- Question 9
- Question 10
- Practice Questions Quiz
Post-Course Quiz (Required for CME/CE Credit)
- Instructions
- Post-Course Quiz
Course Overview
Medical Acid Base Explained Clearly is a course designed to clarify, review, and augment the training and understanding of primary care clinicians in their understanding of medical acid base problems. The modules included in this course take a departure from the traditional slide presentation style lecture. Instead, the course is comprised of a series of video lectures aided by real-time instructor-led chalkboard visuals. This method of learning allows for the subject matter to be broken down to the basics and is designed to increase learning and retention.
Many primary care clinicians lack a clear understanding of the medical acid-base. This course aims to improve their understanding of the medical acid base and its associated problems, the underlying causes for medical acid base problems, and appropriate and effective treatment. This CME course will utilize a combination of videos, quizzes, and systematic discussion of clinical scenarios and practice cases to effectively deliver the course content.
Course Objectives:
As a result of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Use a systematic approach to the medical acid-base and its associated disorders.
- Calculate the anion gap and apply it to any medical acid-base disorder present in a patient.
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Identify multiple concurrent medical acid-base disorders in a patient.
After completing the CME activity, you must successfully complete a post-test and fill out a program evaluation form. You will then be able to view and print your CME certificate.
Faculty
Roger D. Seheult, MD
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Beaver Medical Group, Redlands, CA
Associate Clinical Professor
UC Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, CA
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Continuing Education Company, Inc. and MedCram, LLC. Continuing Education Company, Inc. (CEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Continuing Education Company, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
To receive CME credit and/or MOC points, you MUST complete the activity and the evaluation form. For ABIM MOC points, your information will be shared with the ABIM through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). Please allow 6-8 weeks for your MOC points to appear on your ABIM records.
AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 3 hours of Category I credit for completing this activity.
AANPCB: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Release Date: 6/09/2023
Expiration Date: 6/09/2029 (Date after which this enduring material is no longer certified for credit.)
Medium: Enduring Material, Video/Audio
Faculty/Planning Committee Disclosures
Review Committee:
The following individuals have indicated that he/she (nor spouse/partner) have no relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest that may impact upon this CME activity:
- Beth Townsend – Reviewer (Continuing Education Company)
- Roger Seheult, MD- Faculty
- Kyle Allred, PA – Planner & Content Developer (MedCram)
Faculty Disclosures:
Roger Seheult, MD (Faculty) discloses that he was a consultant for Intrivo Diagnostics.
Unlabeled Use Declaration:
During their presentation, faculty may discuss unlabeled or investigational use which is not approved for a commercial product. Faculty members are required to disclose this information to the audience when referring to an unlabeled or investigational use.
Statement of Disclosure and Independence:
It is the policy of Continuing Education Company (CEC) to ensure all of its accredited educational activities are designed, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Criteria and Policies. In accordance with ACCME requirements, CEC has Conflict of Interest (COI) and Disclosure Policies that are designed to ensure that accredited educational activities are fair, balanced, independent, evidence-based, and based on scientific rigor.
All individuals who are in position to influence and/or control content of a CEC accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity must disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationships which they or their spouse/partner have with (a) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (b) with any commercial supporters of the activity. (Relevant financial interest or other relationship includes such things as grants or research support, employee, consultant, major stockholder, member of speakers’ bureau, etc.) The intent of this disclosure is to provide activity participants with information to determine whether the speaker’s interests or relationships may influence the presentation with regard to exposition or conclusions. All potential conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved, and are listed above.
The opinions, ideas, recommendations, and perspectives expressed in the syllabus and accompanying presentations at this activity are those of the program authors and presenting faculty only and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, ideas, recommendations or perspectives of their affiliated institutions, Continuing Education Company, advisory boards or consultants.
Computer Requirements
Flash Player 10 or later, and one of the following browsers:
- Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome (latest version), Opera 9.5 and later
- Mac: Safari 3 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome (latest version)
- Linux: Firefox 1.x and later
HTML5 via one of the following browsers:
- Windows: Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mac: Safari 6.0.5 or later, Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 6 or later
Roger Seheult M.D. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP16824. This course is approved for 3 CE contact hours.
Featured reviews
Aaron Lawrence
I'm a senior EM resident with years of primary care experience prior to my current residency training. Simply put, I have never seen or heard acid/base and ABGs explained so simply and straight-forward forward. Thank you.
Chris Hinson
Fantastic after 40 years in medicine I really finally understand ABG interpretation. Thank you.
Cindy Johnson
The practice problems were excellent to allow us to see what's happening. The step-wise process, makes it easy to remember how to figure out what's happening, allowing it to be done on each patient. Thank you very much! Learned more here than I recall learning in pharmacy school. Much easier to figure out what's happening with the patient, especially when they are afflicted with multiple problems.
Jasmine Davila
This was super helpful in solidifying the concept in my head! The explanation was great, and I really appreciated all of the practice problems at the end. 10/10 would recommend to fellow med students.
Sheila Washburn
Seriously the best and most complete explanation I have ever had on this topic. I will take the step process of assessment through the rest of my practice.
Marilyn Huamantla
The practice questions were so helpful!!! This video explained acid-bases (especially compensated and mixed) so much better than any other video/lecture I have encountered!!!
Jason Elliott
Most clear presentation I have ever run across on Medical Acid/Base. I wish nursing schools would follow this instructional pattern it would save students a lot of trouble. This stepwise approach takes all the "guesswork" out of the equation! Thanks for this material.
Allan Wachter, MD
Excellent, the most impressive exposition of acid-base concepts on the internet.
Momina Rahman
The way the entire topic is broken down, and gradually built upon is genius. This not only simplifies it, but also the repetition with each subsequent step consolidates what you have already learnt. Resulting in a thorough understanding of the subject. BRING ON THOSE ABGs! Thank you for this!!
Bryan Ding
Hated this in medical school since I didn't quite understand it. Now I do!
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GIULIA LEVER, MD
The best course so far!
ENRIQUE HERRERA, MD
Very easy to understand lectures. Awesome!
JANA CHAVOUS, NP
Great review!
LEWIS STANLEY
Good course but the number of questions to be answered in order to get CME is ridiculous!
RICHARD BOWEN
Step by step and easy to apply. Great use of examples.
TEODULO REY TUANDO
Quite comprehensive and easy to follow.
- Quadruple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
- Over 20 years teaching experience as both an exam preparation instructor and an assistant professor of medicine.
- Experience as a medical director for both a Southern California Physician Assistant Program and a Respiratory Therapy Program.
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