| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5652979 | Injury | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In a large group of acutely injured patients, a dose-dependent decrease in lactate clearance was seen in those with elevated BAC. This relationship will cause a falsely elevated lactate reading or prolong lactate clearance and should be taken into account when evaluating patients with +BAC.
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Authors
Zachary D.W. Dezman, Angela C. Comer, Mayur Narayan, Thomas M. Scalea, Jon Mark Hirshon, Gordon S. Smith,