Using quantitative acid-base analysis in the ICU.
The quantitative acid-base 'Strong Ion' calculator is a practical application of quantitative acid-base chemistry, as developed by Peter Stewart and Peter Constable. It quantifies the three independent factors that control acidity, calculates the concentration and charge of unmeasured ions, produces a report based on these calculations and displays a Gamblegram depicting measured ionic species. Used together with the medical history, quantitative acid-base analysis has advantages over traditional approaches.
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Hawke's Bay Regional Hospital, Hastings, New Zealand. peter.lloyd@hawkesbaydhb.gov.nz
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D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium / Q000502:physiology*; D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000145:classification; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013224:Status Asthmaticus / Q000503:physiopathology