Question

. A patient in the ICU at CMCH, Vellore has metabolic acidosis and the lactate

concentration is > 3mmol/L. Advise treatment for this patient who is already diabetic and

is taking glyciphage/glucophage medication. The blood pH of the patient is 6.8. Provide

remedial measures.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The CMC Vellore COVID PUblic Lecture SEries (COVID PULSE) were instituted with the aim to:

a) Provide clinicians with up-to-date knowledge on integral aspects of COVID-19 management to inform clinical care and improve patient outcomes

b) Bring together doctors from various backgrounds so that questions regarding the feasibility of interventions and/or barriers to implementation across diverse care scenarios are examined and addressed

c) Provide ideas for further innovation and

d) Help clinicians design or refine protocols in the context of available resources.