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Metabolic acidosis<br />

Metabolic acidosis occurs when the blood concentration of bicarbonate is lower than normal.<br />

It can occur as a primary defect (as a result of one of a long list of causes) or as a compensatory<br />

response to a respiratory alkalosis. Patients with metabolic acidosis can be<br />

acidemic, alkalemic or have a normal blood pH.<br />

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Chapter 1 - Fluid Management

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