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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of point-of-care lactate measurement in predicting mortality among children with WHO emergency signs.

Point-of-care lactate adds to prediction of outcome in children with WHO emergency signs in a low- and middle-income setting

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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of point-of-care lactate measurement in predicting mortality among children with WHO emergency signs.
Prospective study of 96 children presenting with WHO emergency signs in Papua New Guinea.
Capillary blood lactate levels were measured at the time of presentation using a handheld device.
Key clinical signs including Glasgow Coma Score were evaluated to predict outcomes.
Children with lactate <5 mmol/L had a mortality rate of 15% (7/45), while those with lactate ≥ 5 mmol/L had a mortality rate of 42% (22/52).
Lactate levels combined with low Glasgow Coma Score were identified as strong predictors of mortality.
Integration of lactate measurement with clinical signs allows for prioritized urgent management in high-risk children.

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Prospective study evaluates lactate levels for predicting mortality in children with emergency signs, indicating urgent care needs.

Kamo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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