Association of the Lactate/Albumin Ratio with Mortality and Hypovolemia in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Previous research has demonstrated that the lactate/albumin ratio (L/A) may predict mortality among critically ill patients. Based on pathophysiological rationale, L/A may also correlate with volume status, however such an association has not been investigated extensively. This retrospective cohort study aimed to confirm the prognostic value of L/A and to assess the prognostic value of L/A and its relationship with hypovolemia severity in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods: We analyzed data from consecutive adult patients admitted to the ICU. Admission L/A was evaluated in relation to 30-day mortality and indirect markers of volume status (mean arterial pressure on admission, median dose of norepinephrine and fluid intake within the first 24 h

SUBMITTER: Dros J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature