Differentiating the causes of metabolic acidosis in the poisoned patient.
Numerous drugs and toxins may induce the development of a metabolic acidosis. The treating physician should be cognizant of the many compounds that can produce metabolic acidosis following an overdose or an accidental exposure, or with therapeutic use. Knowledge and comprehension of the substances associated with metabolic acidosis will facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of poisoned patients.
Judge
Bryan S
BS
DeVos Children's Hospital Regional Poison Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. bryan.judge@spectrum-health.org
D000138:Acidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000931:Antidotes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D000931:Antidotes