Alkalosis in Burns in Children

Abstract

SummaryThe acid-base changes in 14 children with severe burns were studied for varying periods after resuscitation. A long-continued metabolic alkalosis was found, which may be due to increased adrenocortical activity. IntroductionThe changes in acid-base state shortly after severe burns have been extensively studied and it is well recognized that a metabolic acidosis develops rapidly during the shock phase. However,