ABGs Flashcards
0
Q
What is the treatment of severe salicylate poisoning?
A
Hemodialysis
If severe or metabolic acidosis
1
Q
What are the causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis?
A
MUDPILES
M - Methanol U - Uraemia D - DKA P - Polyethylene glycol (anti-freeze) I - Isoniazid L - Lactate E - Ethanol S - Salicylates (aspirin OD)
2
Q
What other electrolyte is intrinsically linked with calcium?
A
Magnesium
co-transporter