Acute Medicine | Biochemistry | Strong ion theory
Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Strong Ion Theory
Session Overview
Description
A brief overview of strong ion theory, particularly relating to metabolic acidosis.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- State the determinants of pH according to the strong ion theory
The traditional theory for understanding acid-base balance within humans, both in health and disease, is based upon the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, derived in 1916.
In 1981, Peter Stewart published an alternative theory, the strong ion theory, based on the law of electrochemical neutrality [1].
This session discusses both theories
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Acute Medicine | Biochemistry | Strong ion theory
Speciality
Nurses
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
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