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.
efficient. 1  performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient assistant. 2  satisfactory and economical to use: Our new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one.