Metabolic acidosis is a disorder frequently encountered in emergency medicine and
intensive care medicine. As literature has been enriched with new data concerning the …

The authors describe the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to development of
acidosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its deleterious effects on …

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to determine if acid-base variables are associated with
hospital mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective cohort study took place in …

Purpose: The traditional approach and the Stewart approach have been developed for
evaluating acid–base phenomena. While some experts have suggested that the two …

One of the most important tasks of physicians working in intensive care units (ICUs) is to
arrange intravenous fluid therapy. The primary indications of the need for intravenous fluid …

Background Metabolic acidosis is an important abnormality in ill and injured dogs and cats.
Objectives To describe the incidence, nature, and etiology of metabolic acidosis in dogs and …

Simple Summary Exercise results in changes in blood acid-base status that are proportional
to the duration and intensity of the activity. Prolonged activity and transport are associated …

Objective To compare the diagnostic performance of the traditional approach to acid–base
analysis with the Stewart approach and a semiquantitative approach. Design Prospective …

Metabolic acidosis may occasionally develop in the course of treatment with drugs used in
everyday clinical practice, as well as with the exposure to certain chemicals. Drug-induced …

The Stewart approach-the application of basic physical-chemical principles of aqueous
solutions to blood-is an appealing method for analyzing acid-base disorders. These …