Abstract |
Lactic acidosis is a common problem in the peri-operative period. During extensive surgery we frequently have an augmentation of lactic acid most often on the basis of hypoperfusion. Normally, a rise in serum lactate level causes a fall in blood pH, and this metabolic acidosis is accompanied by a high anion gap. In this case report a perioperative rise in lactic acid and an elevation in serum pH in a patient during meningeal tumour surgery is presented.
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Authors | C Niewold, L L Szegedi, T F Jacobs |
Journal | Acta anaesthesiologica Belgica
(Acta Anaesthesiol Belg)
Vol. 59
Issue 4
Pg. 263-6
( 2008)
ISSN: 0001-5164 [Print] Belgium |
PMID | 19235525
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acidosis, Lactic
(etiology)
- Fatal Outcome
- Female
- Fluid Therapy
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
- Lactic Acid
(blood)
- Meningeal Neoplasms
(surgery)
- Meningioma
(surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Perioperative Care
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