Acidosis is rarely required to be specifically treated because the development of acidosis normally parallels that of uraemia. Uraemia may be sufficient (blood urea > 40 mmol/litre) to necessitate dialysis and this will in turn be managing any acidosis.
Emergency dialysis is indicated if:
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