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Intensive Care Unit, Royal London Hospital, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary's University of London, London, UK. rupert.pearse@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Early identification of haemodynamic shock is widely acknowledged as a vital step towards improving survival. A report in the previous issue of Critical Care describes the relationship between lactate concentrations in blood samples analysed in the prehospital environment and subsequent hospital mortality. These preliminary data indicate a promising avenue of research into the treatment of haemodynamic shock. Larger observational and interventional trials are needed to confirm the clinical value of serum lactate measurement in the prehospital environment.
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