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Hyperchloremic hyperkalemic non-anion gap metabolic acidosis in
diarrheic calves treated with 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously
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Zuhair Bani Ismail, M. Muhaffel and H. Talafha |
Department of Veterinary
Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of
Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Abstract |
In this clinical report, we
described for the first time a rarely encountered and poorly described
acid-base imbalance in diarrheic calves in natural settings. Three,
Holstein-Friesian calves aged 9, 17, and 21 days were presented unable
to stand after being treated with intravenous 0.9% sodium chloride
solution to correct dehydration following an episode of diarrhea for 3
to 4 days. Calves were reportedly recumbent for two days prior to
presentation. At presentation, the calves were recumbent but bright and
responsive. There was no fever or any signs of dehydration. Serum
biochemical analysis revealed hyperchloremia, hyperkalemia and normal
anion gap in all 3 calves. A diagnosis of mixed acid-base balance
characterized by hyperchloremic hyperkalemic non-anion gap metabolic
acidosis was made. The calves recovered after treatment using
intravenous injection of 1.3% balanced sodium bicarbonate solution with
5% dextrose for 24 hours. This case report demonstrates the high
possibility of diarrheic calves to develop uncommon acid-base imbalances
during the course of treatment that may affect negatively the outcome if
not treated appropriately.
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Keywords:
Diarrhea, acid-base balance, calves |
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To cite this article:
Ismail ZB, M. Muhaffel, H. Talafha 2016.
Hyperchloremic hyperkalemic non-anion gap metabolic acidosis in diarrheic
calves treated with 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously.
Res.
Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci.,
7(2): 54-57. |
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