Point-of-care lactate testing for sepsis at presentation to health care: a systematic review of patient outcomes

<p><strong>Background:</strong></p> <p>Lactate is measured in hospital settings to identify patients with sepsis and severe infections, and guide initiation of early treatment. Point-of-care technology could facilitate measurement of lactate by first contact clinicians...

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Main Authors: Morris, E, McCartney, D, Lasserson, D, van den Bruel, A, Fisher, R, Hayward, G
Format: Journal article
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2017