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.
The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable. efficiency(Noun) The quality of producing an effect or effects. efficiency(Noun) The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended. The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%. efficiency(Noun) A one-room apartment.