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Tag: Acidosis

  • Metabolic Acidosis

    Metabolic Acidosis

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Definition and diagnosis: DEFINITION: Metabolic acidosis is defined by the association of an acidic blood pH (less than or equal to 7.37) with a decrease in the alkaline reserve (less than or equal to 24 mmol / L). DIAGNOSTIC: Clinical signs are non-specific and inconstant. – Polypnea shows alveolar hyperventilation. This is the physiological respiratory compensation…

  • Lactic acid (lactate)

    Lactic acid (lactate)

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Lactate is the ultimate form of the anaerobic breakdown of glucose. This reaction occurs when tissue lacking oxygen. Blood lactate therefore increases in all severe hypoxia. Lactate ions are used for gluconeogenesis. Any reduction of the latter (any abnormal glycogen storage) also increases blood lactate. Indications: • Search of lactic acidosis before metabolic acidosis, including…