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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?
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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - correct answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to...
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