Alactic base excess (ABE): a novel internal milieu parameter—its concept and clinical importance

Hoque, Md; Nagourney, Jason; Pawlowski, Thomas; Cantos, Joaquin; Aroca‑Martinez, Gustavo; Huespe, Ivan; Musso, Carlos G.

Alactic base excess (ABE): a novel internal milieu parameter—its concept and clinical importance

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2024

Autores

Hoque, Md

Nagourney, Jason

Pawlowski, Thomas

Cantos, Joaquin

Aroca‑Martinez, Gustavo

Huespe, Ivan

Musso, Carlos G.

Editor

International Urology and Nephrology

Resumen

Inspired by the Stewart-Figge acid–base approach, Gattinoni et al. recently introduced a new internal milieu parameter known as alactic base excess (ABE). The authors defined ABE as the sum of lactate and standard base excess. In the context of sepsis, ABE has been proposed as a valuable marker to discern between metabolic acidosis resulting from the accumulation of lactate and the retention of fixed acids, which can occur in cases of renal failure. Multiple studies have demonstrated that a negative ABE value (<−3 mmol/L) represents an early marker of renal dysfunction, and significantly correlates with higher mortality rates in septic patients. In conclusion, ABE is a simple and useful parameter that can be used to better interpret a patient’s acid–base status, assess renal function, and general prognosis in sepsis. By incorporating ABE into clinical practice, healthcare professionals can enhance their understanding of the complex acid–base imbalances in their patients and tailor more individualized, effective treatment plans.

Palabras clave

Alactic base excess, Strong ion difference, Sepsis, Biomarker, Acute kidney injury

Citación

Hoque, M., Nagourney, J., Pawlowski, T. et al. Alactic base excess (ABE): a novel internal milieu parameter—its concept and clinical importance. Int Urol Nephrol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-024-03949-2