Physicochemical Interpretation of Acid‐Base Abnormalities in 54 Adult Horses with Acute Severe Colitis and Diarrhea

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

D.E. Gomez¹  L.G. Arroyo¹  H.R. Stämpfli¹  L.E. Cruz² 

[1] Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada;Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

关键词: Anion gap;    Hypoproteinemia;    Strong ion difference;    Strong ion gap;   

DOI  :  10.1111/jvim.12071

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

Background

The quantitative effect of strong electrolytes, pCO₂, and plasma protein concentration in determining plasma pH and bicarbonate concentrations can be demonstrated with the physicochemical approach. Plasma anion gap (AG) and strong ion gap (SIG) are used to assess the presence or absence of unmeasured anions.

Hypotheses

The physicochemical approach is useful for detection and explanation of acid-base disorders in horses with colitis. AG and SIG accurately predict hyperlactatemia in horses with colitis.

Animals

Fifty-four horses with acute colitis and diarrhea.

Methods

Retrospective study. Physicochemical variables were calculated for each patient. ROC curves were generated to analyze sensitivity and specificity of AG and SIG for predicting hyperlactatemia.

Results

Physicochemical interpretation of acid-base events indicated that strong ion metabolic acidosis was present in 39 (72%) horses. Mixed strong ion acidosis and decreased weak acid (hypoproteinemia) alkalosis was concomitantly present in 17 (30%) patients. The sensitivity and specificity of AG and SIG to predict hyperlactatemia (L-lactate > 5 mEq/L) were 100% (95% CI, 66.4–100; P < .0001) and 84.4% (95% CI, 70.5–93.5 P < .0001). Area under the ROC curve for AG and SIG for predicting hyperlactatemia was 0.95 (95% CI, 0.86–0.99) and 0.93 (95% CI, 0.83–0.99), respectively.

Conclusion and Clinical relevance

These results emphasize the importance of strong ions and proteins in the maintenance of the acid-base equilibria. AG and SIG were considered good predictors of clinically relevant hyperlactatemia.

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