Table 3.
Admission values of 264 calves with neonatal diarrhea with and without sepsis obtained on admission.
| Parameter | Calves (n = 264) | Reference Range7, 27 |
|---|---|---|
| H–H model | ||
| pH | 7.15 (7.05–7.29) | 7.35–7.50 |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | 50.3 (40.42–58.8) | 34–45 |
| HCO3 − (mmol/L) | 18 (11.3–25.8) | 20–30 |
| BE(ecf) (mmol/L) | −10.2 (−18.9 to 0.3) | −2.5 to 2.5 |
| AG (mmol/L) | 22.5 (16.8–27.9) | 14–20 |
| SID model | ||
| SID3 (mmol/L) | 41.2 (36.8–46.5) | 38–44 |
| SIG (mmol/L) | −10.8 (−16.8 to −3.11) | −3 to 3 |
| Atot (mmol/L) | 21.9 (19.2–24.6) | 13–25 |
Data presented as median (25th and 75th quartiles). H–H, Henderson–Hasselbalch approach; SID, physicochemical approach; HCO3 −, bicarbonate; pCO2, partial carbon dioxide pressure; BE(ecf), base excess extracellular fluid; AG, anion gap; SID3, strong ion difference; SIG, strong ion gap; Atot, total plasma concentration of nonvolatile weak acids.
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