Acidosis and Alkalosis
Treatment
Most acid-base disorders do not require treatment of the abnormal pH. The goal is to identify what has caused the acid-base disorder and, when necessary, treat this underlying cause. However, doctors may give intravenous HCO3- to patients with dangerously low blood pH levels.
Most acid-base disorders do not require treatment of the abnormal pH. The goal is to identify what has caused the acid-base disorder and, when necessary, treat this underlying cause. However, doctors may give intravenous HCO3- to patients with dangerously low blood pH levels.
