Clinical review: Acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – part II
Open Access
- 1 January 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Critical Care
- Vol. 9 (2), 198-203
- https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2912
Abstract
Acid–base abnormalities are common in the critically ill. The traditional classification of acid–base abnormalities and a modern physico-chemical method of categorizing them will be explored. Specific disorders relating to mortality prediction in the intensive care unit are examined in detail. Lactic acidosis, base excess, and a strong ion gap are highlighted as markers for increased risk of death.Keywords
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