Management of acid base disturbances in the critically ill patient

Authors

Corey Carney, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Sinziana Constantinescu, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health
Jeremiah Fowler, Beaumont Health Resident

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

A 55 year old morbidly obese male presented for ventral hernia repair which was delayed due to preoperative UTI. He subsequently developed multiple complications related to hernia strangulation requiring emergent operation and resection of necrotic bowel. Postoperative ICU course was complicated by a mixed respiratory and metabolic acidosis. The patient required prolonged intubation with maximal vent settings. It is important to understand acid base disturbances in the postoperative period as well as the management of the ventilated critically ill patient.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Carney C, Constantinescu S, Soto R, Fowler J. Management of acid base disturbances in the critically ill patient. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.