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<div>1. Calculate the Anion Gap (use 10 +/- 3 as normal) and its change (simply the calculated anion gap - 10).<div><br></div><div>2. Anion gap = [[Image:paste-d7fb5a983eb8d1bf624efee2f861755bfc8f6aed.jpg]]<div><br></div><div>3. Anion Gap > 13 implies <b>High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (HAGMA).</b></div></div> | <div>1. Calculate the Anion Gap (use 10 +/- 3 as normal) and its change (simply the calculated anion gap - 10).<div><br></div><div>2. Anion gap = [[Image:paste-d7fb5a983eb8d1bf624efee2f861755bfc8f6aed.jpg]]<div><br></div><div>3. Anion Gap > 13 implies <b>High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (HAGMA).</b></div></div> | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 19 December 2022
TOPIC SUMMARY
1. Calculate the Anion Gap (use 10 +/- 3 as normal) and its change (simply the calculated anion gap - 10).
2. Anion gap = 
3. Anion Gap > 13 implies High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (HAGMA).
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
