Abstract
Background:
Lactate has been identified as a useful marker of shock. Lactate can be measured in the pre-hospital environment rapidly and accurately.
Method:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using a targeted search strategy. Additional literature was located through reference list searching and prior awareness by the authors. This identified a number of papers which were appraised for relevance. This appraisal identified 29 papers which were included in the review.
Conclusion:
Lactate has been shown to be measurable in the pre-hospital environment and to be prognostic of mortality. Lactate measurement needs to be linked to specific treatment algorithms with improved outcomes for patients in order to justify inclusion in pre-hospital practice.
Lactate has been identified as a useful marker of shock. Lactate can be measured in the pre-hospital environment rapidly and accurately.
Method:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using a targeted search strategy. Additional literature was located through reference list searching and prior awareness by the authors. This identified a number of papers which were appraised for relevance. This appraisal identified 29 papers which were included in the review.
Conclusion:
Lactate has been shown to be measurable in the pre-hospital environment and to be prognostic of mortality. Lactate measurement needs to be linked to specific treatment algorithms with improved outcomes for patients in order to justify inclusion in pre-hospital practice.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 329-334 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Paramedic Practice |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- lactate
- paramedic
- pre-hospital
- sepsis
- shock