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Relative hyperlactatemia and hospital mortality in critically ill patients: a retrospective multi-centre study

This article was written in English by Alistair D Nichol, Moritoki Egi, Ville Pettila, Rinaldo Bellomo, Craig French,Graeme Hart, Andrew Davies, Edward Stachowski, Michael C Reade, Michael Bailey and David James Cooper. The authors tested the hypothesis that relative hyperlactatemia is independently associated with an increased risk of hospital death. The abstract of this article is available here, where you will also find a link […]

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The American Journal of Surgery

Serial Blood Lactate Levels Can Predict the Development of Multiple Organ Failure Following Septic Shock

In this article, written in English by Jan Bakker, Philippe Gris, Michel Coffernils, Robert J. Kahn and  Jean-Louis Vincent, the authors examined the relation between serial blood lactate levels and the development of MSOF, or mortality, in patients with septic shock. We invite you to read the abstract of this article here, where we have […]

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Intensive Care Medicine

Occult hypoperfusion and mortality in patients with suspected infection

This article, written in English by Michael D. Howell, Michael Donnino, Peter Clardy, Daniel Talmor and Nathan I. Shapiro, aims to determine, in the early stages of suspected clinically significant infection, the independent relationship of the presenting venous lactate level to 28-day in-hospital mortality. You can find the abstract of this article here.

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Take advantage of the last few days before the VAT increase!

Please be aware that the VAT applicable to the Health Products will be increased to 21% from January 1, 2015 The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union from 17th January 2013, determines that the Tax Act must be modified on the rates applicable to health products. Medical devices and appliances, health […]

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