Understanding base excess (BE): merits and pitfalls.

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Understanding base excess
? valuable quantitative estimate of metabolic acid-base derangements, but not info on underlying mechanisms
? standard BE composite marker: several components contribute; interpretation of isolated value very difficult#FOAMcc
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— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) May 31, 2022