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53. Lactate & Lactic Acidosis

Critical Care Time

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Understanding Type A Lactic Acidosis

This chapter explores type A lactic acidosis, focusing on causes of hypoperfusion and impaired oxygen delivery, including hypoxemia and ischemia. The discussion also addresses the body's increased oxygen demand due to fever and metabolic states, highlighting the critical nature of oxygen dynamics in medical conditions.

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