Scientists use a complex calculation to assess the anion gap. For practical purposes, a result ranging from 4 to 12 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) suggests a healthy balance. Sodium, potassium ...

Summary: A 37-year-old man hospitalized for mental status changes and possible seizure developed hyperchloremic, normal anion-gap, metabolic acidosis. His medical history was significant for AIDS ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65(15):1430-1434. Kathryn D. Mathews, PharmD, is Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT; at the time of writing, she was Cardiology ...