Blood lactic acid concentration is an indicator of impaired circulation and tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients. If circulation and tissue oxygenation are impaired, blood lactic acid concentration will decrease below the lower end of the established reference range.

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Blood lactic acid concentration is an indicator of impaired circulation and tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients. If circulation and tissue oxygenation are impaired, blood lactic acid concentration will decrease below the lower end of the established reference range.

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