
Lactate in the Gut
LactateHealthy1 moreLactate is formed naturally in the body in example during physical activity. However, lactate is also formed during food fermentation where certain bacterial strains form lactate. Lactate can also be produced chemically. An example of this is Ringer-lactate which is used for volume replacement when treating dehydrated patients. As a source of carbon-molecules, lactate is believed to be an important oxidative fuel source in all major organs and yields adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production through Krebs cycle, the Electron Transport Chain in the mitochondria as well as by being a key precursor for gluconeogenesis. Metformin is the first drug of choice for type 2 diabetes treatment. Use of metformin often results in a small but significant weight loss in overweight users. It is known that metformin increases the lactate concentration in the gut. It is also known also know that metformin use is associated with an increase in blood concentrations of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15). Receptors for GDF-15 can be found in parts of the brain associated with control of appetite. In rats increases in [GDF-15] results in a decrease in appetite and thus weight loss. GDF-15 is thought to be involved in the normal energy homeostasis. With this study the investigators want to examine the hormonal, metabolic and mechanical effects of lactate in the gut in healthy volunteers. Our hypothesis is that lactate has beneficial effects which may be though an increase in GDF-15 in the blood. Volunteers will undergo two study days separated by at least 7 days and a maximum of 1 month. On day one volunteers will drink a sodium-lactate solution (intervention). The investigators will also administrate 1500mg paracetamol to assess gastric emptying and do blood samples over 4 hours. The investigators measure [lactate] every 15 min. Every hour the investigators will ask volunteers questions regarding hunger and thoughts of future food intake (questionnaire). After 4 hours of blood sampling the investigators will serve volunteers an all-you-can-eat meal of sandwich and measure how must they ate. On day two volunteers will drink a sodium chloride solution. Furthermore, the investigators administrate intravenous D/L sodium lactate in order to reach the same plasma [lactate] on day 2 as was done on day 1. The rest of day two is identical to day 1.

Lithothamnion Species on Blood Lactate During Exhaustive Exercise in Trained Cyclists
Exercise-Induced Lactic AcidemiaLactate Blood IncreaseDeep ocean mineral water has been shown to improve exercise phenotypes in human and animal models. However, there is yet to be an investigation of Algae species such as Lithothamnion that absorb and concentrate these minerals. Therefore, the AAP trial will investigate the effect of water soluble Lithothamnion species on exhaustive exercise-induced blood lactate accumulation, recovery and power output in trained cyclists.

Sodium Bicarbonate Ringer's Solution for Preventing and Treating Hyperlactacidemia During Hepatectomy...
HyperlactacidemiaA variety of reasons lead to a sharp increase in lactic acid levels in patients undergoing liver resection, while leading to hyperlactic acidemia, resulting in decreased cardiac output, elevated blood potassium, and response to catecholamines and insulin Damage, increased risk of kidney damage, poor recovery of liver function, decreased immune function, and prolonged hospital stay. Sodium bicarbonate Ringer injection does not contain lactic acid. HCO3- is metabolized by acid-base neutralization in body fluids, and 90% is CO2 The form is excreted from the body by breathing, and only 10% HCO3- is metabolized by the kidney, without the burden of liver metabolism. Physiological concentration of Cl- avoids perchloric acidosis and kidney damage; physiological concentration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ help maintain the body's electrolyte balance and reduce stress-related arrhythmia.The smooth development of this study will help refine the intraoperative fluid management strategy, improve the patient's intraoperative tissue perfusion, maintain the body's acid-base and electrolyte balance, reduce postoperative kidney damage, and improve the patient's quality of life.

RCA for CRRT in Hyperlactatemia Patient With Increased Bleeding Risk
Continuous Renal Replacement TherapyHyperlactatemia1 moreThe purpose of this single center, randomized, control, open-labeled study is to evaluate the effect and safety of RCA versus no anticoagulation for CRRT in hyperlactatemia patients with increased bleeding risk.

Peripheral Perfusion Versus Lactate Targeted Fluid Resuscitation in Septic Shock
Septic ShockHyperlactatemia1 morePersistent hyperlactatemia has been traditionally considered as representing tissue hypoxia, and lactate normalization is recommended as a resuscitation target by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC). However, other sources contribute to hyperlactatemia such as sustained adrenergic activity and impaired lactate clearance. Only hypoperfusion-related hyperlactatemia might be reversed by optimizing systemic blood flow. Fluid resuscitation (FR) is used to improve cardiac output (CO) in septic shock to correct hypoperfusion. Nevertheless, if persistent hyperlactatemia is not hypoxia-related, excessive FR could lead to flow overload. In addition, kinetics of recovery of lactate is relatively slow, and thus it might be a suboptimal target for FR. Peripheral perfusion appears as a promising alternative target. Abnormal capillary refill time (CRT) is frequently used as trigger for FR in septic shock. Studies demonstrated the strong prognostic value of persistent abnormal peripheral perfusion, and some recent data suggest that targeting FR on CRT normalization could be associated with less fluid loading and organ dysfunctions. The excellent prognosis associated with CRT recovery, the rapid-response time to fluid loading, its simplicity, and its availability in resource-limited settings, constitute a strong background to promote studies evaluating its usefulness to guide FR . The study hypothesis is that a CRT-targeted FR is associated with less positive fluid balances, organ dysfunctions, and at least similar improvement of tissue hypoperfusion or hypoxia, when compared to a lactate-targeted FR. To test this hypothesis, the investigators designed a clinical physiological, randomized controlled trial in septic shock patients. Recruited patients will be randomized to FR aimed at normalizing CRT or normalizing or decreasing lactate >20% every 2 h during the study period. Fluid challenges (500 ml in 30 min intervals) will be repeated until perfusion target is achieved, or dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness become negative, or a safety limit is reached. The design of our study is aimed at: a) determining if CRT targeted resuscitation is associated with less fluid resuscitation and fluid balances; b) determining if this strategy is associated with less organ dysfunctions; and c) if it results in similar improvement in markers of tissue hypoperfusion or hypoxia such as hepato-splanchnic blood flow or microcirculatory perfusion.

Goal-directed Fluid Therapy in Elderly Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgery
Lactate Blood IncreaseFluid Overload1 moreThis is a randomized controlled clinical trial which investigates whether goal directed fluid therapy( GDT ) would show the evidence of benefit from GDT in terms of lactate kinetics then may reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing spine surgery, especially in prone positions.

Lactate Acidosis in Postoperative Hearts
Post-cardiac SurgeryHyperlactatemiaThis is a single-center, observational study. Investigators aim to characterize the metabolism of lactate in children over the first forty-eight hours following cardiac surgery. Blood samples will be obtained up to 12 timepoints. Samples will be analyzed for concentration of pyruvate. Results will be compared to standard of care laboratory results for lactate and other direct and indirect measures of cardiac output.

Hyperlactatemia During and After Tumorcraniotomy
HyperlactatemiaBrain Tumor2 moreThis study aims to investigate the association between hyperlactatemia and neurological disability, length-of-stay and mortality in patients who undergo tumorcraniotomy. The risk factors that induce lactat accumulation will also be explored.

The Relationship of Anesthesia Method With Serum Lactate Level in Craniotomies
Intracranial NeoplasmHyperlactatemia2 moreThe investigators aimed to research the incidence of hyperlactatemia in craniotomy cases, the relationship of lactate elevation with tumor type and other factors that may be related, and whether the general anesthesia method applied (inhalation anesthesia or total ıntravenous anesthesia) affects lactate level.

Lactate Monitoring in Traumatic Long Bone Fractures Requiring Emergent Surgical Intervention
Lactate Blood IncreaseTrauma Blunt3 moreSerum lactate has been utilized as a standard in guiding management of orthopedic injuries. Elevated preoperative lactate has been associated with a higher likelihood of postoperative complications. However, lactate's role in guiding operative timing in non-critical long-bone fractures has not been previously explored. This study investigates lactate's role in guiding surgical timing and predicting complications secondary to delayed definitive correction in non-critical long-bone fractures with Injury Severity Score <16.