Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A Quick Reference on Anion Gap and Strong Ion Gap.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Torrente Artero, Carlos
- Affiliation:
- Hospital Clí · Spain
Abstract
Metabolic acid-base disorders frequently occur in emergency and critically ill patients. Recognizing these disturbances can be challenging, particularly when multiple acid-base imbalances coexist within a single patient. The anion gap (AG) and strong ion gap (SIG) are valuable calculations that help identify complex metabolic acid-base disturbances associated with unmeasured anions. This review provides definitions, reference values, indications, limitations, and guidelines for interpreting AG and SIG changes in clinical settings.
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