Metabolic alkalosis induced by plasmapheresis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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We report a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), who had developed metabolic alkalosis during plasmapheresis. The metabolic alkalosis could be promptly corrected by reducing the amount of citrate load. The development of metabolic alkalosis can be explained by the citrate load during plasmapheresis. Careful monitoring of acid base status is mandatory in patients with limited renal function and the reduction of citrate load may be advisable in plasmapheresis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
دوره 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993