Agreement Between Arterial, Central Venous, and Peripheral Venous Lactate Measurements in the Intensive Care Unit

Agreement Between Arterial, Central Venous, and Peripheral Venous Lactate in the Intensive Care Unit

The purpose of this study is to see if blood obtained from a vein (smaller blood vessel) can be used instead of blood obtained from an artery (larger blood vessel).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients admitted to the ICU and requiring both an arterial line and central venous line as prt of their clinical care

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient did not desire to participate