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Correcting the anion gap for hypoalbuminaemia does not improve detection of hyperlactataemia

BACKGROUND: An elevated lactate level reflects impaired tissue oxygenation and is a predictor of mortality. Studies have shown that the anion gap is inadequate as a screen for hyperlactataemia, particularly in critically ill and trauma patients. A proposed explanation for the anion gap's poor s...

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Autori principali: Dinh, C H, Ng, R, Grandinetti, A, Joffe, A, Chow, D C
Natura: Artigo
Lingua:Inglês
Pubblicazione: BMJ Group 2006
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Accesso online:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2564167/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16858097
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.2005.031898
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