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.
But the top five reasons that people, companies and governments choose to use energy more efficiently are: 1  Energy efficiency saves you money. 2  Energy efficiency improves the economy. 3  Energy efficiency is good for the environment. 4  Energy efficiency improves national security. 5  Energy efficiency enhances quality of life.