Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DOMedically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Metabolic acidosis is an acid-base ...

impaired renal hydrogen secretion, and bicarbonate losses from the kidney or in gastrointestinal secretions. Calculation of the plasma anion gap is particularly useful in identifying the specific ...

[13] Hyperchloremic acidosis is a hallmark of metabolic acidosis due to bicarbonate wasting and usually occurs in newborns with intestinal or renal disorders. When the anion gap is increased (≥ ...