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| Title | Metabolic acid-base disorders in the critical care unit. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | de Morais, HAutran, Bach, JF, DiBartola, SP |
| Journal | The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 559-74, x-xi |
| Date Published | 2008 May |
| Keywords | Chronic, Kidney Failure |
| Abstract | The recognition and management of acid-base disorders is a commonplace activity in the critical care unit, and the role of weak and strong acids in the genesis of metabolic acid-base disorders is reviewed. The clinical approach to patients with metabolic alkalosis and metabolic acidosis is discussed in this article. |