Figure 3From: Introducing intravascular microdialysis for continuous lactate monitoring in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a prospective observational studyExample of one patient’s microdialysis and arterial blood gas lactate values over time. This patient had a maximal microdialysis blood lactate value of 5.4 mmol/L while experiencing postoperative complications with circulatory instability and transient visceral ischemia. Art-BG, = Arterial blood gas; MD, Microdialysis.Back to article page