Table 2 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses of the effects of elevated initial serum lactate levels (iSL) on morbidity and in-hospital mortality among trauma patients admitted to the Puerto Rico Trauma Hospital (July 2014 – June 2019) ^±

TICU Admission^b

(N = 511)

 Elevated iSL levels (mg/dL)

2.06 (1.46–2.92) *

< 0.001 *

1.11 (0.71–1.75)

0.65

Need of Mechanical Ventilation^c

(N = 412)

 Elevated iSL levels (mg/dL)

2.80 (1.97–3.98) *

< 0.001 *

1.49 (0.89–2.49)

0.13

In-hospital mortality^d

(N = 511)

 Elevated iSL levels (mg/dL)

2.18 (1.36–3.51) *

< 0.001 *

1.72 (0.97–3.04)

0.06