Metabolic acidosis in medical practice: a literature review.

Authors

  • Carla Regina Ribeiro Author
  • Cristhiane Taimara Haito Author
  • Flori Menezes da Silva Author
  • Rafael Ferreira Batista Author
  • Márcia Viana Carlos Cardoso do Canto Author
  • Hialli Cristine Oliveira Chaves Author
  • Kali Mundim Dias de Jesus Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69849/7y782a12

Keywords:

Metabolic acidosis, ICU, Anion gap, Sepsis, Bicarbonate

Abstract

We will see that metabolic acidosis is a very common acid-base disorder in day-to-day medical practice, especially in the ICU environment and in the emergency department, being considered of great clinical relevance, especially as mentioned, in emergency and intensive care contexts. This work presents a literature review, with critical analysis based on classic references and contemporary guidelines, including Miller, Barash, KDIGO and Surviving Sepsis Campaign. Important aspects such as: pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects will be discussed, with an emphasis on clinical controversies and decision-making based on literary evidence.

References

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REZENDE, L. R. et al. Acidose metabólica em pacientes em hemodiálise: uma revisão. Brazilian Journal of Nephrology, 2017.

CARDOSO, A. P. B. S. et al. Acidose metabólica e suas influências no paciente renal crônico. Revista Científica Multidisciplinar, 2021.

FRAZÃO, L. F. N. et al. Cetoacidose metabólica: condições clínicas e abordagens terapêuticas. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 2024.

TRIVELLATO, P. T. et al. Tratamentos da acidose metabólica na doença renal crônica. Revista Demetra, 2022.

Published

2026-04-11

How to Cite

Ribeiro, C. R., Haito, C. T., Silva, F. M. da, Batista, . R. F. ., Canto, M. V. C. C. do, Chaves, H. C. O., & Jesus, K. M. D. de. (2026). Metabolic acidosis in medical practice: a literature review. Revista Ft, 30(157), 01-10. https://doi.org/10.69849/7y782a12