Morbidity and mortality predictors of septic shock in children
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Lactate is the most commonly used predictor in septic shock. High lactate levels are associated with increased mortality. Septic shock is the most common type of shock with around 50% mortality. Mortality increases by nearly 40% with every hour of delayed treatment.
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Rabindran Rabindran, D Sharad Gedam
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