Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Compensation for Acid-Base Disorders.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- De Caro Carella, Chiara & de Morais, Helio Autran
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
Hydrogen concentration is a critical determinant of many physiologic functions and is tightly regulated. Any alteration in acid-base equilibrium sets into motion a compensatory response by either the lungs or the kidneys. The compensatory response attempts to return the ratio between Pcoand [HCO] to normal and thereby minimize the pH change. A primary increase or decrease in one component is associated with a predictable compensatory change in the same direction in the other component, and the expected compensation can be estimated clinically in dogs and cats.
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