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It can calculate the water deficit, creatinine clearance, calculate anion gap and osmolal gap and use the so-hated Henderson-Hasselbach equation to work out acid-base cases.
PalmAddicts 2009
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The development of osmolal and anion gaps varies as a function of time from ingestion.
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Brent (May 21 issue) 1 discusses the osmolal gap in the management of ethylene glycol and methanol poisoning.
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The contribution of the parent compounds to the osmolal gap decreases, whereas
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Slide 26: Clinical course in acute ethylene glycol intoxication 12 to 24 hours Cardiovascular Mild hypertension, tachycardia, and shock Pulmonary Tachypnea adult respiratory distress syndrome pulmonary edema pneumonitis Metabolic Metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap decreased osmolal gap possible tetany from hypocalcemia, and hyperventilation
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Slide 25: Clinical course in acute ethylene glycol intoxication 30 minutes to 12 hours Central nervous system Inebriation euphoria ataxia slurred speech drowsiness irritation restlessness disorientation Gastrointestinal Nausea and vomiting Metabolic Elevated osmolal gap
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