Management of life-threatening acid-base disorders

Article Abstract:

Acidosis is a condition of increased blood acidity caused by dysregulation of the acid-base balance in the body. Persistent acidosis can lead to low cardiac output, low blood pressure, heart rhythm abnormalities, organ dysfunction and, ultimately, death. Regardless of the source, correction of the underlying cause of acidosis is critical in treatment. Metabolic acidosis, caused by insufficient bicarbonate buffer in the blood, may require supplemental sodium bicarbonate. Respiratory acidosis, caused by elevated carbon dioxide, may respond to increased oxygen and respiration.

Analysis, Acidosis, Acid-base imbalances, Acid-base imbalance, Sodium bicarbonate

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Hypernatremia

Article Abstract:

Hypernatremia is the medical term for excessive amounts of sodium in the blood. It is most often caused by water loss. If blood contains excessive amounts of sodium, this will pull water out of cells and the cells will become dehydrated. This in turn can cause serious health problems. Hypernatremia often occurs in hospitalized patients. In addition to treating the hypernatremia, the underlying cause must also be treated. It is important not to correct the hypernatremia too quickly. Treatments for each of the different causes of hypernatremia are discussed.

Care and treatment, Hypernatremia

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Sodium and potassium in the pathogenesis of hypertension

Article Abstract:

The influence of the interdependency of sodium and potassium on the blood pressure is examined. The analysis has indicated the interaction of sodium and potassium as the dominant environmental factor in the pathogenesis of primary hypertension and its associated cardiovascular risk.

United States, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Potassium Supplements, Hypertension, Diagnosis, Sodium in the body, Sodium (Nutrient), Potassium in the body, Potassium (Nutrient), Clinical report

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