This same study also found that a lactate value greater than 6.6 mmol/L had a high predictive value of gastric necrosis and poor outcome. 11 Initial measurement of lactate should not be used to recommend euthanasia. It is more important to follow changes in lactate value with treatment than to make inferences based on a single value. Many animals with a high initial value respond favorably to treatment, as evidenced by a decrease in lactate value, and their prognosis improves.
Definition of energy efficiency: Percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat.
It employs devices and practices, which result in less energy being used for the same task or function. An example-a fluorescent bulb as opposed to an incandescent bulb. Capital improvements and retrofits can also enhance energy efficiency. Energy conservation is the saving of energy by any means including energy efficiency â it could also entail being more frugal â for example, turning lights off when not in use.