Question

A 67-year-old with sepsis has initial lactate 4.6 mmol/L. After fluids and antibiotics, lactate is rechecked at 3 hours. Why is this done?

Accepted Answer

To assess tissue perfusion response and guide resuscitation

Answer

To confirm lab accuracy only

Answer

To decide on blood transfusion

Answer

To determine need for thrombolysis

Answer

To screen for DKA

Practice question

A 67-year-old with sepsis has initial lactate 4.6 mmol/L. After fluids and antibiotics, lactate is rechecked at 3 hours. Why is this done?