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Old 01-22-2012, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by wdegenkolb View Post
Is there anyway to monitor this Lactic Acidosis?
There are lab test to determine lactic acidosis. The signs of lactic acidosis are deep and rapid breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain—symptoms that may easily be mistaken for other problems.

I have seen lactic acidosis caused by diabetic ketoacidosis. Trust me when I say that you don't want it.
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