Metabolic Acidosis in Children: A Literature Review
Metabolic acidosis is characterised by a primary decrease in the serum bicarbonate concentration, a secondary decrease in the arterial partial pressure of CO2, and a reduction in blood pH. Metabolic acidosis, acute or chronic, may have deleterious effects on cellular function and cause increased m...
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European Medical Journal
2023-03-01
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| Series: | European Medical Journal |
| Online Access: | https://www.emjreviews.com/nephrology/article/metabolic-acidosis-in-children-a-literature-review/ |