Appropriate Clinical Use of Lactate Measurements
Richard M. Pino, Jaskaran Singh
Abstract
Elevated lactate can result from many pathophysiologic processes. Understanding the mechanism of lactate production, metabolism, and the basics of lactic acidosis will enable the appropriate use of laboratory tests and interpretation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLactic acidosisLactic acidIntensive care medicineAcidosisMechanism (biology)Internal medicineBacteriaBiologyEpistemologyPhilosophyGeneticsRenal function and acid-base balanceSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentHemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy