Internal Medicine

Question 0

What are some causes of Type A hyperlactanemia?

Answer 0

Cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic shock, anemia and siezures.

Question 1

What are two catagories of hyperlactanemia?

Answer 1

Type A due to decreased tissue perfusion and Type B due to increased production with normal perfusion.

Question 2

What are some causes of Type B1 hyperlactatanemia?

Answer 2

Type B1 causes include; neoplasia, sepsis, hepatic disease, thiamine or iron deficiency, and short bowel syndrome.

Question 3

What are some causes of Type B2 hyperlactatanemia?

Answer 3

Drugs or toxins like epinepherine, salicylates. Bicarbonate, halothane, terbutaline.

Question 4

What are some causes of Type B3 hyperlactatanemia?

Answer 4

Genetic disorders such as glycogen storage disease.

Question 5

What anticoagulants can be used for collecting a blood sample for latctate concentration?

Answer 5

Lithium or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate.

Can be at roomtemp for 4-6 hours.

Question 6

What is the normal blood lactate concentraion in a mature horse?

Answer 6

0.7 mmol/l