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Rules for isolated abnormalities in strong ion difference (SID) and total concentration of weak acid (ATOT) |
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| SID/ATOT |
Isolated abnormality |
Result |
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| SID |
Increased |
Metabolic alkalosis |
| SID |
Decreased |
Metabolic acidosis |
| ATOT |
Increased |
Metabolic acidosis |
| ATOT |
Decreased |
Metabolic alkalosis |
Morgan Critical Care 2005 9:204 doi:10.1186/cc2946 |
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