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Research Paper | Medicine | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 2432 - 2437 | India
A Cross-Sectional Study on Serum Lactate Levels and their Correlation with the Outcomes of Patient Diagnosed with Septic Shock: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Serum lactate is a key biomarker of tissue hypoxia and impaired perfusion. Elevated lactate levels are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Aim: To evaluate the association between serum lactate levels and disease severity in hospitalized patients. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adult patients admitted with acute medical conditions at Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru. Serum lactate was measured at admission using an enzymatic assay. Disease severity was assessed using SOFA and APACHE II scores. Outcomes such as ICU stay and mortality were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and ANOVA, with p 2 mmol/L) was significantly associated with higher SOFA scores (r = 0.62, p
Keywords: Serum Lactate, Disease Severity, SOFA Score, APACHE II, Mortality, Prognostic Biomarker
How to Cite?: Dr. Aditya Varma Indukuri, Dr. Madhuvan H S, "A Cross-Sectional Study on Serum Lactate Levels and their Correlation with the Outcomes of Patient Diagnosed with Septic Shock: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2432-2437, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26731172829, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26731172829