<unk>  acidosis is present when the blood bicarbonate concentration is decreased (<24 meq/L).  The most important step in the evaluation of<unk>  acidosis is to calculate the anion gap.  Several laboratory measurements are useful in<unk>  acidosis, such as arterial blood gas sampling, electrolytes, serum lactate and ketone concentrations, as well as toxicological screening (salicylate level, methanol, or ethylene glycol).  The analysis of the urine electrolytes concentration might be useful in normal anion gap<unk>  acidosis.
Metabolic acidosis laboratory findings
Respiratory acidosis laboratory findings
Metabolic alkalosis laboratory findings
Respiratory acidosis physical examination
Hypoxemia laboratory findings
Right heart failure laboratory findings
Respiratory failure laboratory findings
Cyanosis physical examination