Predictive value of point-of-care lactate measurement in patients meeting Level II and III trauma team activation criteria that Present to the emergency department: A Prospective study

Conclusions: For Level II/III, we found that early bedside lactate levels were not predictive of ISS ≥9 or the need for admission. Level of Evidence: III (diagnostic test).

Source: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock - August 26, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jessica Wentling Scott P Krall Afton McNierney Kelly Dewey Peter B Richman Osbert Blow Source Type: research