A clinical approach to acid-base conundrums. Issue 4 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garrubba, Carl; Truscott, Judy
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 4(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: acidosis -- alkalosis -- pH -- anion gap -- bicarbonate -- compensation; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000481405.96291.79
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Acid-base disorders can provide essential clues to underlying patient conditions. This article provides a simple, practical approach to identifying simple acid-base disorders and their compensatory mechanisms. Using this stepwise approach, clinicians can quickly identify and appropriately treat acid-base disorders.