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Acid, Base and the Kidneys: The Role of the Kidneys in Acid-Base Disorders

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In this chapter we explain:

  • Normal acid-base chemistry and homeostasis

  • How the kidneys regulate serum bicarbonate and acid excretion

  • How to interpret acid-base laboratory results

  • Different types of acidosis

  • Renal tubular acidosis

  • Acidosis in chronic kidney disease

  • Metabolic alkalosis

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    Hugh C. Rayner & Mark E. Thomas

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Rayner, H.C., Thomas, M.E., Milford, D.V. (2020). Acid, Base and the Kidneys: The Role of the Kidneys in Acid-Base Disorders. In: Understanding Kidney Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43027-6_15

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