title: An approach to clinical acid-base problem solving.
abstract: This article demonstrated a systematic approach to acid-base problem solving through the application of the so-called "Rules of Five." This technique was compared with other options for acid-base problem solving, namely, clinicians' use of gestalt or an acid-base map. The superiority of the systematic approach in uncovering triple acid-base disorders was shown.
authors.affiliation: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Canton, USA.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Rutecki
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Whittier
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000138:Acidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving