A low anion gap results from an imbalance in the body’s pH levels. Healthcare professionals identify this “gap” by examining the results of a blood test that measures electrolyte levels. To maintain ...

This review focuses on three issues facing clinicians who care for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis; all of the issues are related to acid–base disorders. The first issue is the use of the plasma ...

Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...

The anion gap (AG) is an established biochemical marker that aids clinicians in the diagnosis and prognosis of acid–base disorders. In the context of critically ill patients, elevated AG values – ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the case here. The patient had complained of dyspnea, and an abnormal electrolyte panel revealed a decreased bicarbonate level of ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the entire case here. These were the patient's lab values: Electrolyte panel: Sodium 130 mEq/L; potassium 3.2 mEq/L; chloride 102 ...