Causes of metabolic acidosis in burns?

Answer 1

Acidosis following thermal injury is common, and is most pronounced on admission. The acidosis is usually compensated by respiratory alkalosis.

Acidosis develops within hours after > 30% burns. Has both metabolic and respiratory components. Former due to products of heat-damaged tissues and relative hypoxia.

Answer 2

There are three major forms of metabolic acidosis that occur in the human body. The first type is diabetic acidosis where ketones build up in the blood. The second type is lactic acidosis, when the body produces too much lactic acid, and the third type of acidosis is hyperchloremic acidosis which occurs when there is a loss of sodium bicarbonates.