title: A practical approach to understanding acid-base abnormalities in critical illness.
abstract: Acid-base disorders are common in the critically ill. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is frequently used to identify and manage acid-base disturbances. Using a systematic problem-solving approach to acid-base disturbances will facilitate the identification and assess the progression and severity of the metabolic and respiratory abnormality. The intent of this review is to examine acid-base physiology and regulation, provide a method to evaluate a patient's acid-base disorder, and provide therapeutic interventions.
authors.affiliation: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. ald9012@nyp.org
authors.forename: Amy L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Dzierba
authors.forename: Prasad
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Abraham
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium / Q000502:physiology; D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000379:methods; D032882:Comprehension; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*