Using quantitative acid-base analysis in the ICU

Crit Care Resusc. 2006 Mar;8(1):19-30.

Abstract

The quantitative acid-base 'Strong Ion' calculator is a practical application of quantitative acid-base chemistry, as developed by Peter Stewart and Peter Constable. It quantifies the three independent factors that control acidity, calculates the concentration and charge of unmeasured ions, produces a report based on these calculations and displays a Gamblegram depicting measured ionic species. Used together with the medical history, quantitative acid-base analysis has advantages over traditional approaches.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acid-Base Equilibrium / physiology*
  • Acid-Base Imbalance / classification
  • Acute Kidney Injury / physiopathology
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Algorithms
  • Child
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rhabdomyolysis / physiopathology
  • Status Asthmaticus / physiopathology