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[Acid-base disturbances in pediatrics]
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|September 1, 1992
Insights
Pediatric acid-base balance is vital, regulated by respiratory and metabolic systems. This paper details pediatric diseases causing acidosis or alkalosis, noting age-specific presentations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric physiology
- Biochemical regulation
- Homeostasis
Context:
- Acid-base balance is crucial for normal physiological function.
- Pediatric patients are susceptible to acid-base disturbances due to unique physiological factors.
- Understanding these disturbances is essential for effective clinical management.
Purpose:
- To review common pediatric diseases and conditions that disrupt acid-base balance.
- To discuss the specific mechanisms leading to acidosis and alkalosis in children.
- To highlight the age at which these conditions typically present in pediatric practice.
Summary:
- Acid-base balance is maintained by respiratory, metabolic, and compensatory mechanisms.
- Various pediatric diseases and conditions can lead to disturbances like acidosis and alkalosis.
- This review focuses on the age-specific presentation of these acid-base disorders in children.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric acid-base disorders.
- Aids clinicians in diagnosing and managing acid-base imbalances in pediatric patients.
- Contributes to the understanding of age-related disease patterns in pediatric medicine.
Abstract:
Acid-base balance is regulated by respiratory and metabolic factors and also by the compensatory mechanisms of the body. This balance is often disturbed by various diseases or conditions in children. These diseases or conditions which cause acidosis or alkalosis in pediatric practice are presented and discussed in this paper with special interest in their age at presentation.