The anion gap (AG) helps differentiate causes of metabolic acidosis into those associated
with a normal AG (hyperchloremic acidosis) and those associated with an increased AG …

“Assumptions can be dangerous, especially in science. They usually start as the most
plausible or comfortable interpretation of the available facts. But when their truth cannot be …

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

Background Changes in water balance and the presence of unmeasured anions perturb the
inverse relationship between serum chloride (Cl) and bicarbonate (HCO 3) concentrations in …

Background Profiles from serum biochemical analyzers include the concentration of strong
electrolytes (including l‐lactate), total carbon dioxide (tCO2), and total protein. These …

The stability of blood ionized calcium (Ca 2+) and acid-base variables in equine, bovine,
ovine, and canine venous blood samples (n= 15, in each group) stored at 4 C for 3, 6, 9, 24 …

Objective Acetate-and lactate-containing fluids influence the acid-base and electrolyte
status. This prospective, randomized, clinical study compared two balanced crystalloid …

Reasons for performing study Acid‐base imbalances observed in human paediatric patients
are associated with outcome. Likewise, neonatal foals may have different acid‐base …

The usefulness of venous blood in determining the acid‐base status of seriously ill animals
has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a useful …

Background The effect of sodium bicarbonate on acid‐base balance in metabolic acidosis is
interpreted differently by H enderson‐H asselbalch and strong ion acid‐base approaches …