Lactate clearance predicts massive transfusion in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a single-center retrospective study

Key Points

• Massive transfusion is predicted effectively by lactate clearance, enhancing clinical decision-making.
• The study examined data from patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding to explore this relationship.
• Utilizing a retrospective approach, patient outcomes related to lactate levels were analyzed to determine predictive value.
• These findings highlight the potential of lactate clearance as a biomarker for needing blood transfusions in emergencies.