Search results for "Acid–base homeostasis"

Low-protein vegetarian diet does not have a short-term effect on blood acid–base status but raises oxygen consumption during submaximal cycling

2012

Abstract Background Acid–base balance refers to the equilibrium between acids and bases in the human body. Nutrition may affect acid–base balance and further physical performance. With the help of PRAL (potential renal acid load), a low-protein vegetarian diet (LPVD) was designed to enhance the production of bases in body. The aim of this study was to investigate if LPVD has an effect on blood acid–base status and performance during submaximal and maximal aerobic cycling. Methods Nine healthy, recreationally active men (age 23.5 ± 3.4 yr) participated in the study and were randomly divided into two groups in a cross-over study design. Group 1 followed LPVD for 4 days and group 2 ate normall…

Base Excess and Lactate Concentration in Infusion Solutions and Blood Products

2002

Acid-Base Balance after Continent Urinary Diversion in Childhood – Risk of Imbalance Despite Medication

2010

Purpose Continent urinary-intestinal diversion can lead to alterations of the acid-base balance, acutely and chronically, the latter possibly causing bone demineralization. Annual check-ups have therefore been recommended for decades. Material and Methods At our institution, 89 children underwent continent urinary diversion by ileocecal pouch or bladder substitution between 1984 and 2006. In 58 of these patients (age 3-17 y., median 13.9 y.), we performed a minimum of 3 (range 3-23, median 6.2) consecutive annual blood-gas analyses over a follow-up period of up to 23 years (median 11.0) after surgery. At a base excess (BE) (as marker of the acid-base-balance) value below -2.5 mmol/l, treatm…