title: Metabolic acidosis in the intensive care unit.
abstract: Metabolic acidosis is a common occurrence in critically ill patients. Understanding the pathological mechanisms underlying the generation of protons will enable the clinician to quickly recognize these disorders and establish an acceptable treatment strategy. This article presents a logical approach to metabolic acidosis.
authors.affiliation: Section of Nephrology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA.
authors.forename: Philippe M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Gauthier
authors.forename: Harold M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Szerlip
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000503:physiopathology; D000138:Acidosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D000431:Ethanol