Figure 1From: A retrospective analysis of geriatric trauma patients: venous lactate is a better predictor of mortality than traditional vital signsPatient disposition, by physiologic variable of interest. *Abnormal traditional vital signs: Hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg) and/or tachycardia (heart rate > 120 beats/min). †Occult hypoperfusion: Venous lactate ≥ 2.5 mM with normal traditional vital signs.Back to article page