Question

A 50-year-old with suspected sepsis has initial lactate 3.1 mmol/L. After fluids and antibiotics, what is recommended regarding lactate?

Accepted Answer

Repeat lactate measurement to document clearance

Answer

No repeat needed if initial <4

Answer

Repeat lactate only if hypotension persists

Answer

Defer repeat for 24 hours

Answer

Measure lactate weekly

Practice question

A 50-year-old with suspected sepsis has initial lactate 3.1 mmol/L. After fluids and antibiotics, what is recommended regarding lactate?