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Hypochloremia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Unstable ElectrolytesHypokalemiaOptimize ElectrolytesHypovolemiaDehydrationOptimize HydrationArrhythmiasFull StomachAspirationRSIAvoid HyperventilationHypotensionHypochloremiaMetabolic Alkalosis

Pathophysiology

Chloride is the main extracellular anion, and the kidney reabsorbs most of what it filters across the proximal and distal tubules. Hypochloremia is almost always the anion side of a bigger problem:...

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