Trends in lactate levels have more prognostic implications than does a single value. Patient monitoring has advanced beyond measuring heart rate and temperature. Parameters such as blood pressure, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gases, and urine output are consistently being monitored more closely, especially in critically ill patients.
In terms of the economy, globalization refers to the expansion of capitalism to include all places around the world into one globally integrated economic system. Culturally, it refers to the global spread and integration of ideas, values, norms, behaviors, and ways of life.
Cultural integration typically refers to cultural globalization. Globalization is a process that includes the interaction and integration of people, companies and governments of different nations. It is driven by an increased interconnection among countries in areas of economics, politics and culture, as well as international trade and investments.