Base excess
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Base excess
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In physiology, base excess and base deficit refer to an excess or deficit, respectively, in the amount of base present in the blood. The value is usually reported as a concentration in units of mEq/L (mmol/L), with positive numbers indicating an excess of base and negative a deficit. A typical reference range for base excess is −2 to +2 mEq/L. Comparison of the base excess with the reference range assists in determining whether an acid/base disturbance is caused by a respiratory, metabolic, or m
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Excess or deficit in amount of base present in blood
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_excess
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2023-01-03T15:06:54Z
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