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Clinical Approach to Acid-base Disorders - University at Buffalo

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Rules of <strong>Acid</strong>-Base Problem<br />

Interpret<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

1. Check for internal consistency<br />

2. Examine the pH<br />

3. Determine if the primary problem is<br />

metabolic or respira<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

4. Calcul<strong>at</strong>e the anion gap<br />

5. Is it a simple or a mixed disturbance?<br />

6. Determine the underlying clinical problem

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