Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Blood Lactate Levels in Patients with CAP on Arrival to the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Study
Dr. Deepak T.G , Dr. Prathibha K.T , Dr. Madhu K.R , Dr. Raveesh P.M
JCDR. 2023: 1104-1111
Abstract
Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of mortality in developing countries like India, contributing significantly to infectious disease-related deaths. This study aims to investigate the utility of blood lactate levels in predicting patient care requirements and mortality, aligning with the need for evidence-based prognostic indicators in CAP within developing countries.
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