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Acidosis and Alkalosis
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TreatmentMost acid-base disorders do not require treatment of the abnormal pH. The goal is to identify what has caused the acid-base disorder and, when necessary, treat this underlying cause. However, doctors may give intravenous HCO3- to patients with dangerously low blood pH levels.
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This article last reviewed on November 27, 2006.
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