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Review
. 2022 Oct;37(5):980-989.
doi: 10.1002/ncp.10881. Epub 2022 Jun 25.

Acid-base disorders: A primer for clinicians

Anne M Tucker  1 , Tami N Johnson  2
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Acid-base disorders: A primer for clinicians

Anne M Tucker et al. Nutr Clin Pract. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

An understanding of acid-base physiology is necessary for clinicians to recognize and correct problems that may negatively affect provision of nutrition support and drug therapy. An overview of acid-base physiology, the different acid-base disorders encountered in practice, a stepwise approach to evaluate arterial blood gases, and other key diagnostic tools helpful in formulating a safe and effective medical and nutrition plan are covered in this acid-base primer. Case scenarios are also provided for the application of principles and the development of clinical skills.

Keywords: acid-base disorder; acidosis; alkalosis; blood gas analysis; nutrition support; pH.

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