Abstract Background The prognostic significance of an adverse acid–base milieu despite venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in patients with cardiogenic shock remains poorly defined. We examined metabolic and respiratory disturbances..
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Abstract Objective Metabolic acidosis is a common complication following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Recent evidence suggests that unmeasured anions (UAs), assessed via the strong ion gap (SIG), may..
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Abstract Background/Objectives: Critically ill patients can often present acid–base alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and the time-course of acid–base alterations on intensive care unit..
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