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The kidney in acid-base balance

J D Hanna1, J I Scheinman, J C Chan

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric metabolic acidosis is classified using the serum anion gap into normal or high anion gap types. Metabolic alkalosis is categorized by urinary chloride levels and response to treatment, aiding in diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis are common acid-base disturbances in children.
  • Accurate classification is crucial for effective management and treatment.
  • Distinguishing between different types of these conditions guides diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic approach for classifying pediatric metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.
  • To differentiate between normal anion gap acidosis and high anion gap acidosis.
  • To categorize metabolic alkalosis based on urinary chloride and response to chloride administration.

Main Methods:

  • Calculation of the serum anion gap for metabolic acidosis.
  • Measurement of urinary chloride concentration for metabolic alkalosis.
  • Assessment of patient response to chloride replenishment.

Main Results:

  • Serum anion gap calculation effectively categorizes metabolic acidosis into normal or high anion gap types.
  • Urinary chloride levels and response to chloride administration differentiate chloride-responsive from chloride-resistant metabolic alkalosis.
  • Specific disease states are associated with each identified category.

Conclusions:

  • A stepwise diagnostic approach utilizing serum anion gap and urinary chloride is effective for classifying pediatric acid-base disorders.
  • This classification aids in identifying underlying etiologies and guiding appropriate clinical management.
  • Understanding these categories is essential for practitioners managing pediatric patients with metabolic acidosis or alkalosis.

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