Tag: Respiratory alkalosis

  • How to Solve Triple Acid-Base Problems Quickly in Your Head

    How to Solve Triple Acid-Base Problems Quickly in Your Head

    Introduction You can solve triple acid-base problems with basic arithmetic and straightforward logic. As an example, let’s work through the following rather classic triple acid-base problem: An afebrile, atraumatic 26-year-old male with no past medical history is brought to the emergency department because of a three hour history of altered mental status, vomiting and vertigo. The physical examination is…