From: Outcome of early hyperlactataemia in critically ill children
 | Survivors | Nonsurvivors |  |
---|---|---|---|
Parameter | (n = 18) | (n = 32) | P |
Age (months) | 19 (0.1-184) | 21 (0.1-191) | 0.5 |
MOSF score | 2 (0-4) | 3 (1-5) | 0.005 |
Admission pH | 7.32 (6.8-7.6) | 7.3 (7.0-7.7) | 0.6 |
Admission BE | -7.5 (-14 to 5) | -8 (-30 to 3) | 0.45 |
Admission lactate (mmol/l) | 3.8 (0.9-8.5) | 4.6 (1.2-22) | 0.27 |
Peak lactate (mmol/l) | 5.0 (2.0-9.3) | 6.8 (2.3-22) | 0.02 |