APPLICATION OF TRADITIONAL VERSUS STRONG ION ACID-BASE ANALYSIS TO CLINICAL CASES

摘要

Acid base disturbances are common in critically ill patients The ability to accurately interpret and treat a wide range of acid-base disorders is of paramount importance to the practicing veterinarian. Severe derangements of blood pH may life threatening and require immediate intervention. Less severe alterations may be better tolerated by the patient, but are important because they facilitate detection of underlying disorders. Using a case based approach; this presentation will review the interpretation of complex acid base abnormalities contrasting the use of traditional versus a strong ion approach.