Blood Lactate Levels and PRISM III Scores for Prognosis of Shock during Paediatric Emergencies: A Prospective Observational Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: The appropriate management of shock in paediatrics includes early recognition of tissue hypoxia and its timely intervention thus preventing shift to anaerobic metabolism, metabolic acidosis and cell death. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of blood lactate levels as a prognostic...

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Main Authors: S Sri Raksha, J Krishnappa, KN Shashidhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16006/50903_CE[Ra1]_F[SH]_PF1(DA_SHU_SS)_PFA(DA_KM)_PN(KM).pdf