Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Interpretation in the Neonate

Program Date: 20 December 2017

Publication Date: 1 December 2017

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

Reviews principles of acid-base balance in the neonate.

Course Objectives:

Review basic principles of acid base balance
Discuss specific conditions of acidosis and alkalosis
Discuss role of anion gap
Review physiology of gas exchange
Determine how to evaluate blood gas measurements

CDR Level: 2
Suggested Learning Codes: 3060, 5010, 5060
Performance Indicators: 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.11
Run Time: 42

Course Instructor Bio(s)

David H. Adamkin, MD

Division Director of Neonatology

Norton Children’s Hospital

Louisville, KY

Dr. David Adamkin is a neonatologist in Louisville, Kentucky and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baptist Health Louisville and Norton Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.