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High anion gap metabolic acidosis with metabolic alkalosis critical pathways
Introduction
Approach
Approach
| metabolic acidosis critical pathways |
| Anion gap | High | Normal | Low |
| Delta-delta (ΔΔ) value | Greater than 2 | Between 1 and 2 | Less than 1 |
Action Items
Action Items
- Consider the coexistence of high anion gap metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis.
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