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T M Bozzuto

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Severe metabolic acidosis secondary to exertional hyperlactemia.

A case is presented of severe metabolic acidosis in a previously healthy man. The cause was attributed to lactic acidosis secondary to exertion. Although lactic acid is commonly produced with increased physical activity, it is usually cleared and buffered rapidly. The pathophysiology of lactic acidosis is discussed.

Acidosis, Lactic↗

Other enzymes. Creatinine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, and alkaline phosphatase.

Enzyme assays remain an important laboratory tool for the Emergency physician. This chapter has reviewed the biochemistry of the enzymes routinely assayed and the pathophysiology of the organs that liberate those enzymes with respect to particular disease states. Information on costs and turnaround time is listed in Table 8. The most important tool that a clinician has available is clinical judgment. A laboratory test should confirm a diagnosis already entertained, not make one by surprise.

Alkaline Phosphatase↗