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Metabolic acidaemia in newborn
Acidemia metabólica do recém-nascido
CategoryDefinition
Metabolic acidaemia represents an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, usually due to the production of lactic acid following hypoxia or ischemia induced anaerobic metabolism. Acidaemia can also result from inborn errors of metabolism, and disorders of the kidney and liver.
Index Terms
Metabolic acidaemia in newbornMetabolic acidosis in newbornMetabolic acidaemia in newborn first noted before onset of labourMetabolic acidaemia in newborn first noted during labourMetabolic acidaemia in newborn at birth