Catalog
Metabolic acidaemia in newborn
Link to WHO Definition
Metabolic acidaemia in newborn – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/677940606
Metabolic acidaemia represents an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, usually due to the production of lactic acid following hypoxia or ischemia induced anaerobic metabolism. Acidaemia can also result from inborn errors of metabolism, and disorders of the kidney and liver.