title: The role of chloride in acid-base balance.
abstract: The role of chloride in acid-base balance is described. Chloride is defined, and its functions, regulation, and normal values are discussed. Chloride shift is explained. Hypochloremia and hyperchloremia and their implications in acid-base balance are discussed, including etiology, assessment, types of metabolic acidosis, treatment, and nursing considerations.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Powers
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium / Q000502:physiology*; D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D002712:Chlorides / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides