Hemodialysis for lactic acidosis
We present the case of a young female who presented with life-threatening lactic acidosis secondary to hematological malignancy. Timely initiation of hemodialysis was lifesaving. The case highlights the importance of considering Type B lactic acidosis (in this case secondary to a hematological malignancy) and also initiating renal replacement therapy when routine measures are ineffective.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: N Karthiraj Nagarajan Ramakrishnan Ashwin K Mani Source Type: research