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Understanding and Interpreting ABGs Part 7: Metabolic Acidosis Video
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Video at a Glance
- As part of the ABG series, this video reviews common causes of metabolic acidosis.
- Viewers will learn the difference between non-gap and high-gap metabolic acidosis.
- Non-gap metabolic acidosis can occur due to acute or chronic renal dysfunction or hyperchloremia.
- High-gap metabolic acidosis can be caused by an increase in endogenous or exogenous acids.
- The MUDPILES mnemonic helps you remember the possible causes of metabolic acidosis.
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