Animals with severe fluid loss from diarrhea likely have metabolic acidosis [9] . Patients with both vomiting and diarrhea may have gastric loss of chloride and hydrogen ions with intestinal loss of HCO 3â in the diarrhea. Accurate prediction of acid-base status in these patients is thus not possible.
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boot 1. (boÍot) n. 1. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber. 2. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.