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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2024; 15(6): 1178-1186
Published online Jun 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1178
Published online Jun 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1178
Figure 1 Pathophysiology of metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
1Metformin is eliminated unchanged by the kidney.
Figure 2 Diagnosis and management of metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
HCO3: Serum bicarbonate concentration; PaCO2: Arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide; VA-ECMO: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Citation: See KC. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis: A mini review of pathophysiology, diagnosis and management in critically ill patients. World J Diabetes 2024; 15(6): 1178-1186
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v15/i6/1178.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1178