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Clinical Approach to Acid-base Disorders - University at Buffalo

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Metabolic <strong>Acid</strong>osis<br />

1. Hyperchloremic or normal AG acidosis<br />

• Renal causes e.g. RTA, renal insufficiency<br />

• Urine AG is positive<br />

• Urine AG= Na+K-Cl (spot urine electrolytes)<br />

• Non-renal causes e.g. diarrhea<br />

• Urine AG is neg<strong>at</strong>ive

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