Monday Lecture: Acid Base Disorders Flashcards
1
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Review the mnemonic for non-anion gap metabolic acidosis.
A
HARD UPS •Hyperalimentation (eating lots of food with bicarb in it) •Acetazolamide •Renal tubular acidosis •Diarrhea •Uretero-pelvic shunt •Post-hypocapnia •Spironolactone
2
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Review the mnemonic for metabolic alkalosis.
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CLEVER PD •Contraction alkalosis •Licorice •Endocrine disorders (Conn's, Cushing's, Bartter's) •Vomiting •Excess alkali •Refeeding •Post-hypocapnia •Diuresis
3
Q
What formula gives respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis?
A
Winter’s formula:
pCO2 = (HCO3 x 1.5) + 8 +/- 2
