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Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... Acidosis - Differential ... Causes of Lactate ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... #Differential #
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... , spider/snake bites ... HUS, DIC, HELLP, AS ... #Differential #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Renal failure (uremia ... - Rapid saline infusion ... bloodgas #Acid #Base ... #Gas #VBG #differential
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
result in severe anemia ... Haptoglobin - Low as ... Mild-to-moderate elevation ... Serum lactate ... WBC count and differential
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
electrolytes, bicarbonate/acetate ... molecules via diffusion ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... permanent (such as ... temporary (such as