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Methods to Assess Acid-Base Disorders

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Acid-base disorders are extremely common in critically ill patients. They carry increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, accurate assessment and appropriate therapeutic intervention are necessary to prevent these associated complications.

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Reddi, A.S. (2023). Methods to Assess Acid-Base Disorders. In: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25810-7_28

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