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acidosis [‚as·ə′dō·səs] (medicine) A condition of decreased alkali reserve of the blood and other body fluids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| About 3 days after the propofol
infusion was started, metabolic acidosis and rhabdomyolysis developed. Although dialysis doesn't reduce the levels of myoglobin, it
is useful in treating uncontrolled hyperkalaemia, acidosis and fluid
overload. In
Schiavo's case, this physician would have allowed her to die of
metabolic, electrolytic distress, in metabolic acidosis. |
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