Lactate levels according to CURB-65
| CURB-65 | Lactate (mmol/L) | CURB-65 | Lactate (mmol/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (n=95) | 1.5 (0.5–4.2) | ≤1 (n=493) | 1.8 (0.9–4.2)*,** |
| 1 (n=398) | 1.9 (0.9–4.2) | 2 (n=535) | 2.4 (0.9–4.5)** |
| 2 (n=535) | 2.4 (0.9–4.5) | ≥3 (n=613) | 3.6 (1.4–6.0) |
| 3 (n=393) | 3.2 (1.3–5.8) | ||
| 4 (n=176) | 3.9 (1.5–6.3) | ||
| 5 (n=44) | 4.4 (3.0–6.6) |
Skewed distributed data were expressed as medians and quartiles; compare to CURB-65 ≥3.
*p<0.05, compared to CURB-65=2; **p<0.01.