How I Evaluate a High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis

What is it about?

Common mnemonics used to recall causes of a high anion gap metabolic acidosis are helpful. However, these mnemonics do not include other causes of a high anion gap metabolic acidosis that clinicians may encounter. We present a case in which an alternative mnemonic, CUTE DIMPLES, was used to help identify the cause of a high anion gap in a patient with low total CO2.

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