Journal of Critical Care
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 477-483 , December 2009

Differences in acid-base behavior between intensive care unit survivors and nonsurvivors using both a physicochemical and a standard base excess approach: A prospective, observational study

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☆ The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

PII: S0883-9441(09)00008-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2009.01.005

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 477-483 , December 2009

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