title: Systemic consequences of acid-base disorders.
abstract: It is apparent that disturbances in acid-base equilibrium, particularly in the direction of acidosis, interfere with the normal physiologic function of a number of organs. While the effect on each organ system may not be severe, and while adequate compensatory mechanisms may come into play, cummulative involvement of a number of organs, especially when the changes are acute or left untreated, may prove fatal.
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000503:physiopathology; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium