Study of Serum Lactate Level as a Predictor of Early Outcomes among Trauma Patients

Author(s)	Dr. Jagruti Solanki, Dr. Sonali Agrawal, Dr. Jagat Bahadur
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. This study evaluates the prognostic efficacy of serum lactate levels in predicting early outcomes among trauma patients. Methods: A prospective study conducted on 122 trauma patients admitted to Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences. Serum lactate levels were taken on admission, 6 hours, and 24 hours, and correlated with Injury Severity Score (ISS), ICU requirement, hospital stay, and mortality. Results: Elevated lactate level were significantly associated with prolonged hospital stay, ICU admissions, and higher mortality. ROC analysis showed serum lactate (AUC=0.72) predicted mortality more accurately than ISS (AUC=0.68).
Keywords	Trauma, Serum Lactate, Prognostic Marker, Injury Severity Score, Mortality Prediction
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-09-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55308

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