A 15-year-old boy with a history of glucocorticoid-dependent nephrotic syndrome since 5 years of age arrives in a community emergency department because of chest pain and nausea that has progressed to ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when your body is more acidic than basic. This condition is also called acute metabolic acidosis. It’s a common side effect of some chronic and urgent health problems.

This review focuses on three issues facing clinicians who care for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis; all of the issues are related to acid–base disorders. The first issue is the use of the plasma ...