The anion gap (AG) is an established biochemical marker that aids clinicians in the diagnosis and prognosis of acid–base disorders. In the context of critically ill patients, elevated AG values – ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the entire case here. These were the patient's lab values: Electrolyte panel: Sodium 130 mEq/L; potassium 3.2 mEq/L; chloride 102 ...

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Metabolic acidosis is defined as a low pH (<7.35) due to an excess of acid (H +)oradeficit of base (HCO 3-). This occurs when there is an increased production of fixed or nonvolatile acids with a ...