AIMS
To describe acid-base derangements in children following open cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), using the Fencl-Stewart strong ion approach.
METHODS
Prospective observational study set in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a university children's hospital. Arterial blood gas parameters, serum electrolytes, strong ion difference, strong ion gap (SIG), and partitio...
