Lactic acidosis secondary to metformin overdose: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Metformin is a commonly used treatment modality in type 2 diabetes mellitus, with a well documented side effect of lactic acidosis. In the intensive care setting lactate and pH levels are regularly used as a useful predictor of poo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/230 |