Various Approaches to Acid Base Balance Interpretation

The interpretation of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is done by various approaches each having its own advantages and disadvantages and it is a challenging task, especially in cases of mixed acid base disorders and multi organ failure patients. Understanding the interrelationship of the various acid base approaches plays a vital role to overcome this arduous task. The current project discusses the various acid base approaches, concept of non respiratory hydrogen ion concentration and its relationship with other approaches, the summary of the acid base balance theory and suggested a novel arterial blood gas interpretation method.