Diagnosis and treatment of simple acid-base disorders.

Phil Ayers, Laurie Warrington

Journal: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2008;23(2):122-7

PMID: 18390779

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Abstract

The ability to diagnose and treat acid-base disorders is an important component in the practice of the nutrition support clinician. A complete understanding of the basic principles of metabolic and respiratory disorders allows the practitioner to formulate educated decisions regarding fluids, parenteral nutrition salts, and the management of electrolytes. This review will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of common metabolic and respiratory disorders encountered in nutrition support practice.

Address: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy, Jackson, MS 39202-2002, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1177/0884533608314534

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MeSH Terms: Acid-Base Equilibrium, Acid-Base Imbalance, Acidosis, Acidosis, Respiratory, Alkalosis, Alkalosis, Respiratory, Blood Gas Analysis, Decision Making, Humans, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Parenteral Nutrition