title: Alcoholic ketoacidosis: the late presentation of acidosis in an alcoholic.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hooper
mesh_terms: D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid; D000138:Acidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000932:Antiemetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006885:Hydroxybutyrates / Q000097:blood; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007662:Ketosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000932:Antiemetics; D006885:Hydroxybutyrates; D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid