Metabolic acidosis in the intensive care unit.

Harold M Szerlip, Philippe M Gauthier

Journal: Critical care clinics 2002;18(2):289-308, vi

PMID: 12053835

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Abstract

Metabolic acidosis is a common occurrence in critically ill patients. Understanding the pathological mechanisms underlying the generation of protons will enable the clinician to quickly recognize these disorders and establish an acceptable treatment strategy. This article presents a logical approach to metabolic acidosis.

Address: Section of Nephrology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0704(01)00012-4

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MeSH Terms: Acid-Base Imbalance, Acidosis, Acidosis, Lactic, Chlorides, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Ethanol, Humans, Intensive Care Units, Poisoning, Renal Insufficiency