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Review
. 2022 May;40(2):251-264.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2022.01.002. Epub 2022 Apr 5.

Metabolic Acidosis: Differentiating the Causes in the Poisoned Patient

Bryan S Judge  1
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Metabolic Acidosis: Differentiating the Causes in the Poisoned Patient

Bryan S Judge. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2022 May.

Abstract

Numerous drugs and toxins can cause metabolic acidosis. The treating clinician should be aware of the many compounds that can produce metabolic acidosis following an accidental exposure, an overdose, or with therapeutic use. Awareness and comprehension of those substances associated with metabolic acidosis will facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of poisoned patients.

Keywords: Drugs; Metabolic acidosis; Overdose; Poisoned patients; Toxins.

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