Inhaled Albuterol Use and Impaired Lactate Clearance in Patients With Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Tetsuro MaedaJanvi ParalkarToshiki KunoParu Patrawalla

Published in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2020)

Inhaled albuterol in patients with sepsis was associated with impaired lactate clearance without an increase in ICU consultation or in-hospital mortality. Impaired lactate clearance in patients with sepsis who receive inhaled albuterol should be interpreted with caution.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
septic shock
acute kidney injury
cystic fibrosis
palliative care
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome