The use and impact of prehospital blood lactate measurements in acute non-traumatic patients: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prehospital use of blood lactate measurements is increasing. However, the test's benefits have not been methodically evaluated in non-trauma patients. This study had three aims: (1) To assess the evidence of prehospital blood lactate measurements' prognostic value in non-trauma patients, (2) to investigate to what extent the test changed early patient treatment, and (3) to evaluate the healthcare personnel's attitude towards the test.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were systematically searched until Aug 26, 2023. Cohort and randomized controlled trials assessing ≥ 20 acute non-trauma patients with prehospital lactate measurements were included if they reported (1) prognostic outcomes such as short-term mortality or

SUBMITTER: Walther LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670429 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature