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Hyperchloremia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid AcidosisHyperkalemiaRenal DysfunctionUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesArrhythmiasAvoid HypoventilationHypervolemiaOptimize HydrationDysglycemiaMetabolic Acidosis

Pathophysiology

Chloride is the principal extracellular anion, normally 98 to 106 mmol/L, and the kidney does most of the regulating. Perioperative hyperchloremia is usually something we cause: 0.9% saline carries...

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