Anion Gap Flashcards by j h

Calculation

(Sodium + Potassium) - (Bicarbonate + Chloride)

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Causes of raised anion gap

Organic Acids:

Salicylate Overdose

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Causes of metabolic acidosis with normal anion gap

i.e. hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis

GI loss: diarrhoea, vomiting
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Addison’s Disease

Drugs: Azetazolamide, ammonium chloride injection

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