OBJECTIVE: To determine if an amniotic fluid index (AFI) r5.0 cm within 7 days of delivery in the third trimester is associated with decreasing umbilicalarterial pH and base excess. CONCLUSION: An AFI ...
Extract: A mathematical model of the Base Excess curve of blood was developed and then programmed into a digital computer coupled to an automatic plotter. Values for serum albumin, globulin and mean ...
Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...