Morning report acid-base story part 1
Evaluate a patient with ulcerative colitis, PSC, dyspnea, and acid-base imbalance for further diagnosis and treatment planning.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
The diagnosis isn’t complex. A 17-year Type I DM patient shows severe DKA with high glucose and potassium levels.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Answer to new acidosis case
49-year-old man, previously in good health, presents after a few weeks of progressive weakness and dizziness. He admits to polyuria.
Yesterday’s case
We did that yesterday and again today. We did decrease his bicarbonate, but he continues to have a respiratory acidosis.
Ineffective intraarterial volume
This article makes more clear an interesting physiologic mystery. I hope my revelation helps at least 1 reader!
An iatrogenic cause of increased anion gap acidosis
This complication is a diluent side effect. Fortunately, patients respond to stoppin the infusion (and replacing its actions with another medication).
An IV ADH antagonist becomes available
Those familar with my teaching know that I get most excited when discussing acid base or electrolyte problems.