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Published in: Critical Care 4/2004

01-08-2004 | Review

Bench-to-bedside review: Treating acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – the role of buffers

Authors: Brian K Gehlbach, Gregory A Schmidt

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 4/2004

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Abstract

The recognition and management of acid–base disorders is a commonplace activity for intensivists. Despite the frequency with which non-bicarbonate-losing forms of metabolic acidosis such as lactic acidosis occurs in critically ill patients, treatment is controversial. This article describes the properties of several buffering agents and reviews the evidence for their clinical efficacy. The evidence supporting and refuting attempts to correct arterial pH through the administration of currently available buffers is presented.
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Metadata
Title
Bench-to-bedside review: Treating acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – the role of buffers
Authors
Brian K Gehlbach
Gregory A Schmidt
Publication date
01-08-2004
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 4/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2865

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