Abstract
We report two diabetic patients who developed lactic acidosis following the use of Buformin. Treatment consisted of mechanical ventilation, massive bicarbonate administration, circulatory support with dopamine and peritoneal dialysis. Despite this, both patients died.
Translated title of the contribution | Lactic acidosis in diabetic patients associated with buformin |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 46-48 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Revista Medica de Chile |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1989 |