Metabolic acidosis in the intensive care unit

Crit Care Clin. 2002 Apr;18(2):289-308, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0704(01)00012-4.

Abstract

Metabolic acidosis is a common occurrence in critically ill patients. Understanding the pathological mechanisms underlying the generation of protons will enable the clinician to quickly recognize these disorders and establish an acceptable treatment strategy. This article presents a logical approach to metabolic acidosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid-Base Imbalance / physiopathology
  • Acidosis* / etiology
  • Acidosis* / physiopathology
  • Acidosis* / therapy
  • Acidosis, Lactic / etiology
  • Acidosis, Lactic / physiopathology
  • Acidosis, Lactic / therapy
  • Chlorides / blood
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / physiopathology
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy
  • Ethanol / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Poisoning / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Ethanol