Lactic acidosis
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| Lactic acidosis | |
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| Lactic acid |
Template:Lactic Acidosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Lactate levels raised (plasma or serum); lactic acidemia; lactic acidaemia.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Lactic acidosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related Chapters
Additional Resources
- Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders by Rose, Post
- Intensive Care Medicine by Irwin and Rippe
- The ICU Book by Marino
- Cohen R, Woods H. Clinical and Biochemical Aspects of Lactic Acidosis. Blackwell Scientific Publications; 1976. ISBN 0-632-09460-5.