Best Case Ever 56 Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Mar 28, 2017
Exploring a case of a patient with a complicated anion gap metabolic acidosis, discussing the controversy around using sodium bicarbonate, the indications for fomepizole, and the importance of building a therapeutic relationship with ED patients. Also covers the initial steps in managing severe renal failure and metabolic acidosis, the lack of evidence supporting bicarbonate use, treatment of hyperkalemia and anion gap metabolic acidosis, and the potential causes of anion gap metabolic acidosis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Managing Severe Renal Failure and Metabolic Acidosis in a Surprisingly Stable Patient
03:09 • 2min
Controversy Surrounding Bicarbonate Use in Severe Metabolic Acidosis
05:34 • 2min
Treatment of Hyperkalemia and Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
07:18 • 3min
Differential Diagnosis of Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
10:12 • 9min