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NORMAL VALUES
pH |
PCO2 |
HCO3 |
7.35 - 7.45 |
35 - 45 |
21 - 28 |
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS
pH: |
PCO2: |
HCO3: |
< 7.35 |
Normal (35-45) |
< 21 |
RISK FACTORS
Diarrhea |
Fever |
Hypoxia |
Starvation |
Seizure |
Renal failure |
DKA |
Dehydration |
Overdose (salicylates or ethanol) |
|
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MANIFESTATIONS
Bradycardia |
Weak pulse |
Hypotension |
Tachypnea |
Flaccid paralysis |
Confusion |
Hyporeflexia |
Lethargy |
Warm, flushed, dry skin |
Kussmaul respirations |
INTERVENTIONS
Treat underlying cause |
Administer fluids, electrolytes |
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