Lactic acidosis disrupts the acid-base balance in the body, further resulting in electrolyte disorder, leading to cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac arrest.
A 50% mortality rate, almost equal to the probability of coin flipping.
Wei Danian has an episode at least once a year, meaning he has to flip the coin of life and death every year. Remarkably, he has managed to get the outcome he wanted every time over the years.
"Perform bedside blood filtration immediately!"
Dr. An, the resident doctor in the ICU, made the decision promptly. This is the fastest method to eliminate excessive lactic acid in the blood. At the same time, he continues to administer bicarbonate to the patient, carefully calculating the amount and rate of bicarbonate administration.
If the quantity of bicarbonate provided is too high or if it's given too rapidly, it could trigger new problems and cause further electrolyte disorders. The quantity and rate must be just right; carelessness is not an option.
