Is lactate lower in septic patients who are prescribed beta blockers? Retrospective cohort study of an intensive care population.

Diem PhamHarrison WardBrian YongJayanand Mahendra RajMariam AwadMartyn HarveySteven DohertyGrant Cave

Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2020)

In our cohort pre-existing beta blocker treatment was associated with lower serum lactate measurements in patients presenting with sepsis. Pre-existing beta blocker treatment may reduce serum lactate at presentation in patients with sepsis.

Keyphrases

acute kidney injury
end stage renal disease
intensive care unit
angiotensin converting enzyme
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
septic shock
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
combination therapy