Lactic acidosis: Clinical implications and management strategies.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14098.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Acidosis, Lactic
- Cardiotonic Agents
- Fluid Therapy
- Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
- Shock, Septic
- Vasoconstrictor Agents