All About that Acid-Base - On Demand 2026
Bicarbonate got you guessing? Decode acid–base puzzles as you describe core physiology, analyze ABGs and BMPs with confidence, calculate anion gaps and delta ratios, and apply respiratory and renal compensation—plus corrected bicarbonate—to synthesize complex mixed disorders. Finish with a crisp, testable framework that sharpens bedside decisions and speeds clinical judgment.
Availability
On-Demand
Expires on Apr 05, 2029
Credit Offered
0.75 CME Credit
0.75 ABIM-MOC Point
0.75 Participation Credit
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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:
  1. Describe clinically relevant components of acid-base physiology.
  2. Analyze acid-base disturbances using arterial blood gas and basic metabolic panel.
  3. Calculate the anion gap and use it to interpret acid-base derangements.
  4. Apply concepts such a respiratory and metabolic compensation, the delta ratio, and corrected bicarbonate to assess complex acid-base derangements.
Faculty
  • Matthew Harrington, MD
Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.
CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75  MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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