January 1, 2002Critical Care Medicine
Saline-induced hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Key result
Saline administration induces hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.
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Implication
May warrant monitoring chloride load during resuscitation; leaves open whether balanced fluids improve outcomes.
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Cite This Study
John A. Kellum (2002) studied this question. Saline administration induces hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.