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Strong ion difference approach to acid-base imbalances with clinical applications to dogs and cats
K E Russell1, B D Hansen, J B Stevens
1Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|September 1, 1996
Abstract:
Stewart's strong ion difference, first introduced more than 10 years ago, offers an innovative approach for the analysis of non-respiratory acid-base disorders. This article addresses the concept of strong ion difference and discusses its clinical applications. A brief review of base excess and anion gap is also included. Clinical cases are provided to demonstrate a step-by-step method using strong ion difference to evaluate nonrespiratory acid-base imbalances.