Acid-base abnormalities are common in the critically ill. The traditional classification of acid-base abnormalities and a modern physico-chemical method of categorizing them will be explored. Specific disorders relating to mortality prediction in the intensive care unit are examined in detail. Lactic acidosis, base excess, and a strong ion gap are highlighted as markers for increased risk of death. © 2004 BioMed Central Ltd.
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Kaplan, L. J., & Frangos, S. (2005, April). Clinical review: Acid-base abnormalities in the intensive care unit. Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2912
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