A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis has initial lactate 3.8 mmol/L. What is recommended regarding lactate measurement?...

Question

A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis has initial lactate 3.8 mmol/L. What is recommended regarding lactate measurement?

Accepted Answer

Repeat lactate measurement to assess clearance

Answer

No repeat lactate is needed if initial

Answer

Repeat only if lactate >10 mmol/L

Answer

Repeat at 24 hours only

Answer

Do venous blood gas only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Lactate Reassessment