Acid-base disorders: A primer for clinicians.

Anne M Tucker, Tami N Johnson

Journal: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2022;37(5):980-989

PMID: 35752932

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Abstract

An understanding of acid-base physiology is necessary for clinicians to recognize and correct problems that may negatively affect provision of nutrition support and drug therapy. An overview of acid-base physiology, the different acid-base disorders encountered in practice, a stepwise approach to evaluate arterial blood gases, and other key diagnostic tools helpful in formulating a safe and effective medical and nutrition plan are covered in this acid-base primer. Case scenarios are also provided for the application of principles and the development of clinical skills.

Address: Division of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Critical Care/Nutrition Support, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.; Division of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Emergency Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10881

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