03_06_06 An alternative approach to acid-base abnormalities in critically ill patients

An alternative approach to acid-base abnormalities in critically ill patients
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This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.

The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.

CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the time spent reading the article and successful completion of the self assessment questions. The pass mark is a score of 80% or more.

A CPD certificate can be printed from the Session Summary page at the end of the session.

An alternative approach to acid–base abnormalities in critically ill patients. Badr, Adel et al. BJA Education, Volume 7, Issue 6, 214

• Acid-base abnormalities are common in the critically ill
• Stewart's approach adds to our understanding and management of the underlying aetiology of acid-base abnormalities
• All acid-base abnormalities arise from alterations in the dissociation of water
• Critically ill patients can develop acidosis when resuscitated with large volumes of high chloride containing fluids