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Acid-base Imbalance- Case Studies With Explanations
- March 4, 2020
- Posted by: Namrata Chhabra
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Case study1 A 45 year-old-female suffering from bronchial asthma was brought to the emergency in a critical state with extreme difficulty in breathing. The blood gas analysis revealed the following: pH- 7.3 PCO2- 46 mm Hg PO2- 55 mm Hg HCO3- 24meq/L What is your Interpretation? Case details- Low pH – acidosis Low PO2…
Author:Namrata Chhabra

With over 38 years of experience as a Medical Educator, Medical Biochemist, and Researcher, Dr. Namrata Chhabra has a proven track record of leading and contributing to clinical, academic, and research initiatives that advance medical science and education. She holds an M.B.B.S., an M.D. and Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry, and a Master's in Health Professions Education (MHPE). She is also a FAIMER Fellow, a prestigious recognition of her excellence in medical education and research.
Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Chair of the Admissions Committee, and a Professor of Biochemistry at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUACOM). In this role, she oversees the academic quality, curriculum development, faculty development, accreditation processes of the college, and student recruitment. She also teaches and mentors medical students, conducts and supervises biomedical and educational research projects, and publishes and presents her findings in national and international journals and conferences. Additionally, she is the author of three comprehensive textbooks on Medical Biochemistry, which are widely used by medical students and professionals. She is passionate about improving the health outcomes of communities and individuals by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in medical education and research.