Normal initial lactate level in sepsis patients: is lactate still useful for prognosis prediction?

Key Points

• Serial lactate measurements may enhance prognosis prediction despite initial normal levels, suggesting importance in sepsis management.
• In sepsis cases, normal initial lactate levels prompt further inquiry into predictability and patient outcomes.
• Assessment using serial lactate measurements focused on sepsis patients highlights potential for improved prognostic tools.
• Findings may enable better clinical decision-making, though further exploration is necessary for broader applicability.