we summarize the current approach to the treatment of acute metabolic acidosis. We highlight the evidence for and against base therapy and present evidence for the potential benefits of newer ...

The physiological approach uses the carbonic acid ... The four recognized primary acid–base disorders comprise two metabolic disorders (acidosis and alkalosis) and two respiratory disorders ...

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a primary reduction in serum bicarbonate (HCO 3 −) concentration, a secondary decrease in the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) of ∼1 ...

Metabolic acidosis can be mild, severe, or even fatal, depending on the underlying cause. Treatments also vary and may involve nutritional approaches, medications, intensive care interventions ...

One of the most effective non-pharmacological approaches to reducing metabolic acidosis is increasing dietary intake of fruits and vegetables. This intervention works by reducing dietary acid load ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the chemical balance of acids and bases in your blood gets thrown off. This can happen when your body: Is making too much acid Isn't getting rid of enough acid ...

The traditional physiological approach interprets the urine electrolytes ... of the extra chloride as ammonium chloride leads to metabolic acidosis. The infusion of saline with its 1:1 sodium ...

This article discusses the possible causes and types of acidosis. It is not always clear whether these conditions cause metabolic acidosis or whether acidosis causes these conditions. These ...

In other cases, the acidosis is mild, but persistent and, in still others, may be intermittent. The most common approach to metabolic acidosis in neonates is to correct the acidosis by ...

Summary: A 37-year-old man hospitalized for mental status changes and possible seizure developed hyperchloremic, normal anion-gap, metabolic acidosis. His medical history was significant for AIDS ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when your blood becomes too acidic. This can result from other health conditions, such as diabetes that isn’t effectively controlled and kidney disease, among others.