Severe lactic acidosis associated with intravenous alcohol for premature labor.
A patient receiving intravenous alcohol for premature labor developed mild aspiration pneumonia. In the course of her evaluation it was noted that she also had severe lactic acidosis. The patient responded well to hydration and intravenous sodium bicarbonate. Lactic acidosis represents a previously unrecognized danger of intravenous alcohol therapy.
D000138:Acidosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000328:Adult; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications
D007773:Lactates; D000431:Ethanol