TitleMetabolic acid-base disorders in the critical care unit.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
Authorsde Morais, HAutran, Bach, JF, DiBartola, SP
JournalThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
Volume38
Issue3
Pagination559-74, x-xi
Date Published2008 May
KeywordsChronic, 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.