Acidosis in shock is best treated by-
Correct Answer: Volume resuscitation
Description: Shock associated lactic acidosis is the primary, but not exclusive, cause of metabolic acidosis in the shock state. Shock is defined as a clinical state of acute circulatory failure with inadequate oxygen utilization and/or delivery by the cells which results in cellular dysoxia or hypoxia. It's treated by volume resuscitation Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 345
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