Calculating AG and potential bicarbonate could help
us detect metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, and therefore
TABD promptly. Patients with TABD had a poor
prognosis. Age, APACHE II score, primary pathology
and events in our resuscitation room may be
contributory. Iatrogenic factors, such as glucocorticoid
or potassium wasting diuretic therapy without close
monitoring, may be key factors leading to TABD.