This book provides an integrated approach to the management of acid-base disorders covering the biochemical, physiological, analytical and clinical aspects. The clearly written, concise text gives a comprehensive coverage of the subject, supported by a wealth of information including underlying basic scientific principles, and appropriate medical diagnoses and treatment. The authors have used a practical clinical approach to the problems throughout, emphasising points of relevance and interest with illustrative case examples. The book should appeal to clinicians, emergency room staff, biochemists, laboratory technologists, medical and science students.