Your lab range is correct. Severe sepsis is indicated for lactate greater than 2.0 to less than 4.0. Lactate of 4.0 & higher=shock.
Mary Shoup Clinical Quality Specialist Tel: (517) 205-1358 Cell: (269) 967-0210 Fax: (517) 841-1322 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [hfah-email-signature-logo2] From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pamela Green Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 1:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Sepsis Groups] Lab times We have been utilizing our Sepsis Protocol for the last Month and have been screening and intervening on several patients. There is one Level that we need clarification for. Our Protocol says any Lactate Level ≥2 is considered to indicate sepsis, but our lab range is Normal for 0.4- 2.0. Would like to know how everyone is using this? Thanks Pam From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Belfi, Karen Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 12:27 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Sepsis Groups] Lab times Hi, we are confused about something here. On our lab report in our EMR, it lists a time. It's the draw time, not report time, though it doesn't say draw time. We just know it is. Can we use that for severe sepsis criteria since it doesn't specify draw time? Thank you. Karen Belfi, RN, MSN Quality Outcomes Coordinator Lankenau Medical Center (484)476-8092
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