We also have an auto-reflux. We use meditech as our software.  The 2nd order 
comes past on the result timing of the 1st at 3 hours.  We have had zero fall 
outs related to 2nd lactic draws since initiating this in August!

I would be interested in knowing if anyone in the group uses bedside lactic 
draws (i.e. Istat) ? Looking at our initial results it takes us over an hour to 
get a results from lab, then delaying our antibiotic and fluid administration 
(Disclaimer: preference of our ED docs don't want to start these treatments 
until after lab results)

Thanks!
Katie



Maggie-Do you not have Istats???  CCMC Northwest (HCA Facility ) Has them and 
prior to my departure our initials and repeats we did not have any issues...may 
check in with Pam Danser there and see how things are going

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Lori, we have the reflex order here set for 2 hours post the initial lactate 
level. It has been working well for us. I know originally some wanted to push 
the reflex back to 4 hours, but I am worried that if we do that we might 
experience a delay that leads to a fallout.

Maggie Macias, RN
Sepsis Program Coordinator
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
(956) 350-7179 (O)
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Sepsis Groups] repeat lactate levels

At our facility we are considering placing a reflex order on initial lactate 
levels >2.0.   Has anyone else initiated this and how is it working?  Thank you

Lori Bly, RN
Quality Management Department
ACMH Hospital
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
Extension: 8459

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