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Approach to Mixed Acid-Base DisordersDiagnosis: Requires careful interpretation of blood gas and clinical contextCommon combinations:Metabolic acidosis + respiratory acidosis (e.g., cardiopulmonary arrest)Metabolic acidosis + respiratory alkalosis (e.g., sepsis)Metabolic alkalosis + respiratory alkalosis (e.g., liver disease)Definition: Presence of two or more primary acid-base disturbances
