The buffer power of blood: a reappraisal of its mathematical expressions with implications on the role of albumin as a buffer

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ViewpointThe buffer power of blood: a reappraisal of its mathematical expressions with implications on the role of albumin as a bufferLorenzo Giosa, Francesco Zadek, and Thomas LangerLorenzo Giosa1Centre for Human and Applied Physiological Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom, Francesco Zadek2Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy, and Thomas Langer* Corresponding Author; email: [email protected]2Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy3Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milano, Italy*Published Online:06 Apr 2023https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00083.2023MoreSectionsPDF (2 MB)Download PDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesGet permissionsTrack citations Previous Back to Top Next Download PDF FiguresReferencesRelatedInformation More from this issue > Articles in PressPublished 4/6/23 9:52 AM Crossmark Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2023, Journal of Applied Physiologyhttps://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00083.2023PubMed37022964History Received 10 February 2023 Accepted 3 April 2023 Published online 6 April 2023 KeywordsAcid-Base EquilibriumBuffer powerAlbuminPartial pressure of carbon dioxidepH Metrics