Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8317128 Clinical Biochemistry 2017 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
Anion gap is an inadequate marker of lactic acidosis. We recommend that lactate be done with each set of electrolytes and/or blood gases. In this way lactic acidosis will not be missed.
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Low sensitivity of anion gap to detect clinically significant lactic acidosis in the emergency department
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