Module 3: The Body's Response to Injury
Segment 2: Basic Shock Physiology
Websites
ABG Interpretation
Detailed information about interpreting arterial blood gas numbers. (Oxford Medical Education)
Acidosis
A web page with information about Acidosis. (Wikipedia)
Oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve
A web page with information about the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. (Wikipedia)
Alkalosis
A web page with information about alkalosis. (Wikipedia)
Circulatory Physiology
A description of circulatory physiology. (Anesthesia Key)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Detailed description of arterial blood gas analysis. You must sign in to view the content, but access is free. (Lippincott NursingCenter)
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases
A web article with a 6-step approach to interpreting ABGs. (American Thoracic Society)
Videos
Krebs!
A description of the Krebs cycle via song. (learn-biology.com)
TCA (Krebs) Cycle Rap
3-minute video. (YouTube)
Membrane Potential
An animated explanation of membrane potential and ion movement within the cells. (Alila Medical Media)
Acid-Base Balance
An explanation of acid/base balance using animation. (Alila Medical Media)
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
A review of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve using drawings. (YouTube)
WHO Mortality Database
A searchable database for global mortality statistics. (World Health Organization)
Injuries and violence
The incidence and impact of intentional and unintentional injuries across the age spectrum. (World Health Organization)
Provincial Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Report Card
Links to a variety of statistics related to the care of patients with traumatic brain injury in the Canadian Provinces. (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)