5. metabolic acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
normal concentration range of blood HCO3
A
24-26 mmol/L
2
Q
normal anion gap?
A
10-18mmol/L
3
Q
what are the causes of metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap?
A
> lactic acid: shock, infection, tissue ischaemia
urate: renal failure
ketones: diabetes, alcohol
drugs or toxins: salicyclates, biguanides, ethylene glycol, methanol
4
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what are the causes of metabolic acidosis with normal anion gap
A
renal tubular acidosis diarrhoea drugs - acetazolamide addison's disease pancreatic fistula ammonium chloride ingestion