
Dan Rauh: Really Sick Acidotic Patients
The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast
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Understanding Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU
This chapter explores metabolic acidosis in ICU patients, emphasizing a simplified approach to complex medical concepts. It critiques traditional education methods and stresses the importance of basic lab values for effective diagnosis and management. The discussion also covers the role of bicarbonate in treatment and the cautious administration of sodium bicarbonate to improve patient outcomes.
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