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Response
Division of Nephrology
St Michael's Hospital
University of Toronto
Toronto
ON, Canada
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Sir,
We thank Dr Rosival for his interesting comments. It is true that important authorities, such as those he cited, do state that a low pH in arterial blood can lead to a decreased level of consciousness. Nevertheless, one must ask: What is the compelling evidence to believe