What is the lactate threshold for sepsis escalation?
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Escalate care to the ICU when the patient's serum lactate exceeds 4.0 mmol/L. A repeat lactate should be drawn within 2 hours of an elevated initial value to assess clearance .
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SourceICU_Sepsis_Protocol_v3The approved document this answer is drawn fromSectionEscalation CriteriaSection / heading within the documentPage3Approximate page citedVersionv3Document versionOwnerDr. A. Reyes — ICU Medical DirectorPolicy owner responsible for this documentReview2026-09-12Next scheduled review dateStatusactiveLifecycle status of the document