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Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis and Management Summary
What is it?  Volatile hydrocarbon, Glue or paint-sniffing, Occupational
lipid-soluble, Toxicity acute ... presentation Acute ... psych) Renal - acute ... Early raised AG acidosis ... associated with AKI
Approach to Acid Base Disorders - Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
1) Start with the Anion Gap (AG).
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Base Disorders - Evaluation ... the chronicity (acute ... , chronic, or acute ... on chronic) of ... #workup #Differential
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (often w/ acute ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... COPD) • Other acute ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare
5-Oxoprolinuria
What is it:
 • Aka pyroglutamic acidosis, Intermediate in γ-glutamyl cycle
 • Amino acid transport and
What is it: • Aka ... pyroglutamic acidosis ... adults • Link to chronic ... • Concomitant acute ... organic acid screen Treatment