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Hi Gail,
From what I can remember (its been a little while). The lactate is significant because the lactate indicates a degree of anaerobic metabolism. It will contribute to the acidosis, but I would consider looking at more obvious issues like a hypovolaemic episode? and the correction of that…
It is likely to be a metabolic acidosis with a compensatory respiratory alkalosis…
I hope that helps…
Andy