Behandling af metforminassocieret laktatacidose med hæmodialyse

Translated title of the contribution: Treatment of metformin-associated lactate acidosis by haemodialysis

Karin Schousboe, Daniel El Fassi, Erik Lilja Secher, Hanne Elming, Knud Rasmussen, Mads Hornum

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    Abstract

    Metformin-associated lactate acidosis is rare but serious and characterized by metabolic acidosis and elevated lactate. We describe a single-institution experience of four cases in one year. Despite pH levels of 6.85 to 7.12 and lactate levels of 11-28 mmol/l three of the patients survived. Two of the patients had normal kidney function previous to hospitalization. Treatment includes fluid replacement, IV sodium bicarbonate and haemodialysis.
    Translated title of the contributionTreatment of metformin-associated lactate acidosis by haemodialysis
    Original languageDanish
    JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
    Volume174
    Issue number23
    Pages (from-to)1604-6
    Number of pages3
    ISSN0041-5782
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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