Table 4 Difference of serum lactate change during between survivor and non-survivor
Serum lactate level (mmol/L) | Survivor (n = 11) | Non-survivor (n = 3) a | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Trauma intensive care unit day 1 | 3.2 ± 1.4 | 3.6 ± 0.5 | 0.63 |
Trauma intensive care unit day 2 | 2.9 ± 1.8 | 7.0 ± 2.8 | 0.02 |
Trauma intensive care unit day 3 | 1.9 ± 1.2 | 6.4 ± 4.5 | 0.22 |
Delta value of serum lactate (Day 1 – Day 3) | −1.4 ± 1.3 | 2.8 ± 4.8 | 0.28 |