A Study on the Acid-Base Status in Korean Hemorrhagic Fever

To evaluate the status of the acid-base balance in the patients with Korean hemorrhagic fever, arterial samples of whole blood collected anaerobically were analyzed for blood pH, Pco, and standard HCO,' by the Astrup method in 34 patients during the oliguric and diuretic phase. The results were summarized as follows: 1. Metabolic acidosis were observed in 12 of 28 patients with Korean hemorrhagic fever during the oliguric phase. 2. Degree of metabolic acidosis was not related to the level of BUN and creatinine, and to the severity of Korean hemorrhagic fever. 3· Acid-base status returned to normal or alkalosis during the diuretic phase