Explore the differential diagnosis of normal anion gap metabolic acidosis in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into renal tubular acidosis, examining its various types and etiologies. Learn about other causes including diarrhea, saline infusion, hyperkalemia, kidney failure, and ureteral diversion. Understand the pathogenesis of Type 4 RTA and compare different RTA types. Discover the significance of the urine anion gap and develop a systematic approach to diagnosing normal gap metabolic acidosis. Gain valuable insights into interpreting arterial blood gas results and enhancing your clinical decision-making skills in acid-base disorders.
Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis - ABG Interpretation
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Learning Objectives
Etiologies of a Normal AG Metabolic Acidosis
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Etiologies of Type 1 RTA
Type 2 RTA and Fanconi Syndrome
Pathogenesis of Type 4 RTA
Etiologies of Type 4 RTA
Comparison of the RTAs
What about type 3 RTA?
Diarrhea
Renal Failure
NaCl Infusion
Ureteral Diversion
Hyperkalemia
The Urine Anion Gap
Approach to a Normal Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Taught by
Strong Medicine
