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Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
Lactic Acidosis ... Pathophysiology Lactic ... substrate for gluconeogenesis ... Lactic acid is non-toxic ... cause acidosis) Lactic
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
• Suppresses gluconeogenesis ... about causing lactic
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactate Elevation, Lactic ... contribute to lactic ... Elevation Type A Lactic ... - Defects in gluconeogenesis ... clearance #Lactate #Lactic
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
Carbapenems - β lactam ... #Pharmacology #Table
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
liver along with Gluconeogenesis ... But we also have Lactic ... a cofactor for Gluconeogenesis
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
some common beta lactam ... divided by beta lactam ... and non beta lactam ... management #spectrum #table
Causes of lactic acidosis - differential diagnosis

#lactic #acidosis #differential #diagnosis #Causes #Table
Causes of lactic ... diagnosis #lactic ... diagnosis #Causes #Table
Depostion of
glycosamineglycans
(mucin)
Filtration of albumin
Nat retention +
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Edema
Effusion, hoarse voice, puffed-up face
Impaired cerebral development
Myxedema
Neuromuscular excitability
Sensory disturbances
Hyporeflexia
Lack of drive
Depression
Clouded
consciousness VitaminA Sebaceous ... Glycogenolysis #Gluconeogenesis
How Do I Approach the Patient with High Lactate? - Differential Diagnosis for Lactic Acidosis

#Lactic #LacticAcidosis
Diagnosis for Lactic ... Acidosis #Lactic ... #Differential #Table
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
wall insertion of plastic ... Hemodialysis #comparison #table