What Causes A Low Anion Gap?

An overview of causes of a low anion gap and What to Look for When @BCNephro

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Anion Gap = Na+ - (Cl- + HCO3-)
Corrected anion gap = Anion Gap + [2.5 x (4.5 - albumin)]

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0:00 - Intro
0:28 - What is the Anion Gap?
2:48 - Artifactually Low Serum Sodium - Severe Hypernatremia and Pseudohyponatremia
3:54 - Pseudo-hyperchloremia - Bromism
4:57- Decreased Unmeasured Anions - Hypoalbuminemia
5:42 - Increased Unmeasured Cations - Lithium Intoxication and Paraproteinemia


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