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What is anion gap equation?
Na-Cl-HCO3

Normal anion gap is 8-12
What causes an increased anion gap metabolic acidosis?
MUDPILES

Methanol, uremia, DKA, propylene glycol, INH or IRON TABLETS, Lactic acidosis, ethyelene glycol, Salicylates (LATE)
What causes a normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
HARDASS

Hyperalimentation, Addison Disease, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Diarrhea, Acetazolamide, Spironolactone, Saline infusion
What causes respiratory alkalosis?
Hyperventilation

*salicylates (early), tumor, pulmonary embolism, hypoxemia (high altitude)
What causes metabolic alkalosis?
Loop diuretics, Vomiting, Antacid use, Hyperaldosteronism