Estimated HCO₃⁻ deficit for metabolic acidosis correction
When to use it
Use to estimate the bicarbonate dose needed to partially correct severe metabolic acidosis.
Category
Electrolytes & Acid-Base
References
Adrogué HJ, Madias NE. N Engl J Med. 1998;338(1):26-34
Kraut JA, Madias NE. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2012;8(10):589-601
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