Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5886947 | Journal of Critical Care | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Almost one-half of patients with vasopressor-dependent septic shock did not express lactate on presentation, although a high mortality rate remains in this population. We found a significant association between lactate expressors and liver disease and between lactate expressors and positive blood cultures. The use of lactatemia as the sole indicator of need for additional intravenous fluid or an end point of resuscitation in septic shock may be inadequate.
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Authors
Andrea Freyer MD, Julie BMSc, Justin D. MA, Michael N. MD, Shiva PhD, Michael W. MD,