Comparison of a new simplified acid –base tool to the original Stewart–Figge approach: a study on cardiac surgical patients

ConclusionsThe [BICgap] model bears a very good agreement with the [SIG] model while being simpler and easier to apply at the bedside. [BICgap] could be used as an alternative tool for the diagnosis of unmeasured ion acidosis.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research