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Metabolic Acidosis. pH < 7.35, (HCO3 (acute) Compensation: a fall of 1 mEq HCO3 will lead to a fall of 1.2 mmHg PaCO2. Elevated Anion Gap (Na+ - Cl – HCO3 > 12 mEq/l) ( MUD PILES. Methanol, Uremia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Paraldehyde & Phenformin, Iron & INH, Lactate, Ethanol & … ................
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