Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2015
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational StudyThe accuracy and timeliness of a Point Of Care lactate measurement in patients with Sepsis.
The aims of this study were to a) compare the lactate measurement of a Point of Care (POC) handheld device to near patient blood gas analysers, and b) determine the differential reporting times between the analysers. ⋯ The POC handheld device produced accurate, efficient and timely lactate measurements with the potential to influence clinical decision making sooner.