Testing CO₂ gap to guide septic shock treatment
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial checks if measuring the carbon dioxide gap (a sign of how well blood is flowing to organs) can help doctors improve treatment for people in septic shock. Septic shock is a severe infection that causes very low blood pressure and organ damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) for septic shock
- Your infection caused at least a 2-point increase in a score measuring organ failure
- Your blood lactate level is above 2 mmol/l (a sign of stress)
- You need medication (norepinephrine) to keep your blood pressure up
- You have received at least 1 liter of fluid through an IV in the past 24 hours
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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