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

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

Answer

Repeat lactate only if hypotension persists

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Defer repeat for 24 hours

Answer

Measure lactate weekly

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Sepsis Lactate