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Osmolal gap

Current versionAcid-base / renal·6 inputs·1 reference

Based on Purssell RA et al. (2001).

Pogosh offers this calculator when a case matches toxic alcohols. It runs only when you press Calculate.

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mOsm/kg
mEq/L
mg/dL
mg/dL
mg/dL
Runs only when you press Calculate. Values are not stored.

References

  1. Purssell RA, Pudek M, Brubacher J, Abu-Laban RB. Derivation and validation of a formula to calculate the contribution of ethanol to the osmolal gap. Ann Emerg Med. 2001;38:653-659. Search PubMed

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