Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU Setting

The chapter delves into the complexities of diagnosing and treating metabolic acidosis in the ICU setting, emphasizing the importance of identifying the underlying cause for effective management. It discusses the role of bicarbonate infusion, insulin therapy, renal replacement therapy, and the significance of analyzing various blood chemistry parameters in determining the appropriate treatment approach. The speakers also explore mnemonic devices and differential diagnoses for high anion gap and non-anion gap metabolic acidosis, stressing the critical thinking needed in such scenarios.