Acetaminophen, the missing anion gap in the patient with metabolic acidosis

Acetaminophen intake is well-known but an often missed cause of high anion gap (AG) metabolic acidosis, and physicians must understand the metabolic pathway which increases the AG. Multiple mnemonics for common causes of metabolic acidosis have been developed and are widely taught in medical schools...

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Main Authors: Camilo Pena, Kenedy Brandon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles 2017-01-01
Series:Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
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Online Access:http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/373