from Sec 1 - Physiology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 June 2025
In this section we discuss fluid balance, acid-base physiology and some principles of renal physiology. Fluid balance encompasses the distribution of fluid compartments in the body as well as intravenous fluid therapy used in anaesthesia and critical care. Acid-base balance covers the core principles behind calculation of pH, buffer systems and physiological consequences of acid-base disturbance. The discussion around renal physiology focuses on glomerular filtration and renal blood flow. All of the topics in this chapter can be difficult to describe clearly in the exam and hence is extremely valuable to readers.
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