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MSRA: Acid-Base Balance Flashcards

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How do we calculate anion gap?

A

(sodium + potassium) - (bicarbonate + chloride)

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What is a normal anion gap?

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8-14

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What are the causes of a normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?

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Addison’s disease
Diarrhoea

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What are the causes of a raised anion gap metabollic acidosis?

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Sepsis, lactic acidosis
Ketones

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