A perspective on Serum Lactic acid, Lactic Acidosis in a Critical Care Unit

Agela A.Elbadri, A.A.Alshaari, D.S.Sheriff*

Benghazi University, Benghazi, Libya

*Corresponding author: Dr. D.S.Sheriff. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Benghazi University. Benghazi, Libya. E-mail: dhastagir@yahoo.ca

Published: June 25, 2013

Abstract: 

Breast cancer is one of the major surgical problems encountered in Libya. Lactic acidosis is a universal complication in breast cancer patients and can be considered a possible prognostic marker. Therefore, it will be beneficial to correctly understand and review the biochemistry underlying lactic acidosis and its possible significance as a prognostic marker in critical care patients, including breast cancer.

Keywords: 
lactic acidosis; critical care patients.
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