Examining the association of elevated initial serum lactate with mortality and morbidity in trauma patients: a retrospective study

Examining the association of elevated initial serum lactate with mortality and morbidity in trauma patients: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Elevated initial serum lactate (iSL) levels are frequently employed to assess trauma severity, but their predictive value for mortality and morbidity remains inconsistent. We evaluated the association of iSL with mortality and morbidity at Puerto Rico Trauma Hospital (PRTH). Meth...

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Main Authors: Pablo Rodríguez-Ortiz, Kyara Berríos-Toledo, Ediel O. Ramos-Meléndez, Lourdes Guerrios-Rivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Trauma patient
Initial serum lactate level
In-hospital mortality
Intensive care
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00798-9
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