BMP/Chem-7 Results Explained Clearly

Course overview

The basic metabolic panel (BMP), also known as the "CHEM-7", is one of the most commonly ordered lab tests by clinicians in the hospital and outpatient setting. However, many physicians, PAs, NPs, and other clinicians make common interpretation mistakes - and most have not learned to unlock the full potential of the BMP. Learners will gain a clear understanding of each possible BMP result: hyper and hyponatremia, hyper and hypokalemia, chloride and bicarbonate problems, BUN and creatinine problems, and hyper and hypoglycemia and learn the initial management and treatment recommendations based on the BMP result. Furthermore, clinicians will learn the guidelines of when to order a BMP, tips for following serial BMPs, and gain a clinical perspective of BMP nuances, pitfalls, and patterns.