Diagnosis and treatment of simple acid-base disorders.
The ability to diagnose and treat acid-base disorders is an important component in the practice of the nutrition support clinician. A complete understanding of the basic principles of metabolic and respiratory disorders allows the practitioner to formulate educated decisions regarding fluids, parenteral nutrition salts, and the management of electrolytes. This review will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of common metabolic and respiratory disorders encountered in nutrition support practice.
Ayers
Phil
P
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy, Jackson, MS 39202-2002, USA. payers@mbhs.org
Warrington
Laurie
L
D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium / Q000502:physiology*; D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D000138:Acidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D000142:Acidosis, Respiratory / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D000472:Alkalosis, Respiratory / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects