Association of arterial blood lactate trajectories with 7-day mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between arterial blood lactate trajectories and 7-day mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury.
• Identified three lactate trajectories in patients with TBI.
• Monitored lactate levels to evaluate their impact on mortality.
• Analyzed the relationship between trajectories and outcomes.
• Trajectory 1 is an independent risk factor for mortality.
• Patients following Trajectory 1 showed potentially poor prognoses.
• Dynamic monitoring is crucial for early identification and treatment.