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·Biochemistry
Acid-Base Disorders — Algorithm
⭐ PREMIUM
Step 1: Check pH
7.45 = Alkalosis
Step 2: Identify primary disorder
↑PCO₂ = Respiratory acidosis
↓PCO₂ = Respiratory alkalosis
↓HCO₃ = Metabolic acidosis
↑HCO₃ = Metabolic alkalosis
High AG Metabolic Acidosis (MUDPILES):
M-Methanol U-Uraemia D-DKA P-Propylene glycol
I-Isoniazid/Iron L-Lactic acidosis E-Ethylene glycol S-Salicylates
Normal AG Metabolic Acidosis:
• Diarrhoea (GI H…
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