Acid-Base Equilibrium

9/04/02

Question: What is a recent comprehensive review article on acid-base equilibrium?

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Unique Identifier:10728149

Authors: Fall PJ.

Institution: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, St, Augusta 30912-3140, USA. pfall@mail.mcg.edu

Title: A stepwise approach to acid-base disorders. Practical patient evaluation for metabolic acidosis and other conditions. [Review] [15 refs]

Source: Postgraduate Medicine. 107(3):249-50, 253-4, 257-8 passim, 2000 Mar.

Abstract: Acid-base disorders can usually be approached by following the steps outlined in the text and doing the calculations shown in the box on page 257. Clues about the underlying disorder can be obtained from history taking and physical examination. Assessment of pH, PaCO2, and HCO3- allows determination of whether a primary metabolic or respiratory disorder is present. Calculation of the predicted compensatory response for simple acid-base disorders might suggest the presence of an additional disease process if compensation is not appropriate. Calculation of the various gaps can be helpful in differential diagnosis (i.e., anion gap for diagnosis of metabolic acidosis, delta anion gap for diagnosis of high-anion-gap metabolic acidosis, and urine anion gap for diagnosis of a non-anion gap metabolic acidosis). Most acid-base problems can be solved with use of the stepwise approach described. [References: 15]

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Unique Identifier:9708770

Authors: Gluck SL.

Institution: Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. sgluck@imgate.wustl.edu

Title: Acid-base. [Review] [55 refs]

Source: Lancet. 352(9126):474-9, 1998 Aug 8.

Abstract: Acid-base disorders are common clinical problems resulting from a wide variety of pathophysiological conditions, including newly recognised acquired and genetic causes. The history and physical examination and measurement of blood and urinary indices allow identification of the underlying cause of these disorders in most cases. Treatment directed at correction of electrolyte abnormalities and the underlying cause for the disorder is essential for preventing the acute and long-term metabolic consequences of acid-base derangements. [References: 55]

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Unique Identifier:1843849

Authors: Haber RJ.

Institution: Division of General Internal Medicine, San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center.

Title: A practical approach to acid-base disorders. [see comments.]. [Review] [22 refs]

Source: Western Journal of Medicine. 155(2):146-51, 1991 Aug.