Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Metabolic Acidosis, Treatment Modalities, Patient Outcomes
Subject Categories
Medical Pathology | Nursing | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Abstract
The most common and best known form of lactic acidosis, Type A, presents in the environment of tissue hypoxia. The lesser known form, Type B, does not involve tissue hypoxia, is not well understood, and very often results in death. No randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing treatment modalities currently exist (Ruiz, Singh, & Hart, 2011). Increased recognition by medical and nursing disciplines may result in quicker diagnosis, opportunity to implement treatment, possibility for RCTs, and better outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Steiner, Erin E., "Basics of Oncologic Type B Lactic Acidosis: Increased Awareness for Better Outcomes?" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 17.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/17