Kidney international
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Kidney international · Dec 2009
Review Case Reports Comparative StudyAssessing acid-base disorders.
Effective management of acid-base disorders depends on accurate diagnosis. Three distinct approaches are currently used in assessing acid-base disorders: the physiological approach, the base-excess approach, and the physicochemical approach. ⋯ We then highlight the application of each approach to patient care. We conclude with a brief synthesis and our recommendations for choosing an approach.