Hemodialysis for lactic acidosis

N Karthiraj, Nagarajan Ramakrishnan, Ashwin K Mani

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2017 21(8):537-538

Lactic acidosis (Type A) is common in critically ill patients and usually treated by correcting the underlying etiology. We present the case of a young female who presented with life-threatening lactic acidosis secondary to hematological malignancy. Timely initiation of hemodialysis was lifesaving. The case highlights the importance of considering Type B lactic acidosis (in this case secondary to a hematological malignancy) and also initiating renal replacement therapy when routine measures are ineffective.

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