Lactic acidosis: Clinical implications and management strategies.

Reddy, Anita J; Lam, Simon W; Bauer, Seth R; Guzman, Jorge A · Cleve Clin J Med · 2015

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Abstract

In hospitalized patients, elevated serum lactate levels are both a marker of risk and a target of therapy. The authors describe the mechanisms underlying lactate elevations, note the risks associated with lactic acidosis, and outline a strategy for its treatment.

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