Lactate

Question 1

What is the consequence of tissue destruction within the CNS due to hypoxia?

Answer 1

increase in CSF Lactate levels.

Question 2

What is one factor associated with the increase in CSF Lactate levels in this context?

Answer 2

• The decrease in oxygen supply

Question 3

How can lactate levels aid in the diagnosis and management of meningitis cases?

Answer 3

• Elevated lactate levels are consistent with bacterial, tubercular, and fungal meningitis, helping identify the type of infection.

Question 4

What happens to lactate levels in meningitis cases when treatment is successful?

Answer 4

• Lactate levels decline rapidly when treatment for meningitis is successful.

Question 5

What is lactate primarily used to monitor in medical contexts?

Answer 5

monitor severe head injuries.

Question 6

Under what conditions can lactate levels be falsely elevated?

Answer 6

Obtained from XANTHOCHROMIC or HEMOLYZED samples