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Understanding Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU
The hosts discuss the complexities of diagnosing and categorizing metabolic acidosis, emphasizing the importance of pH levels and anion gap calculations in determining acid-base disturbances. They provide insights into interpreting metabolic acidosis types using practical examples like lactic acidosis and explain the variations in anion gap values, including factors that can influence the calculation and implications in conditions such as DKA.