Identifying patients with metformin associated lactic acidosis in the emergency department
Conclusion When managing lactic acidosis in the ED the diagnosis MALA should be considered in patients with a creatinine concentration ≥ 256 μmol/l and lactate concentration ≥ 8.4 mmol/l.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
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