Base excess is superior to lactate-levels in prediction of ICU mortality after cardiac surgery.

Bjoern ZanteHermann ReichenspurnerMathias KubikStefan KlugeJoerg C SchefoldCarmen A Pfortmueller

Published in: PloS one (2018)

At ICU-admission, severely reduced BE appears superior to hyperlactatemia with regard to prediction of ICU-mortality in patients after cardiac surgery.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
cardiovascular events
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes