Phosphate levels and time on breathing machines in sepsis
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the amount of phosphate in your blood is linked to how long you need a breathing machine (ventilator) while in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis, a severe infection. It may help doctors understand and manage your care better.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have sepsis or septic shock, meaning you have a severe infection and your blood pressure is low despite fluids, and you need medication to keep your blood pressure up.
- You have been in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
- You are not on kidney dialysis before coming to the ICU.
- You do not have a parathyroid disorder or metabolic bone disease.
- You are not taking phosphate supplements or certain medications that affect phosphate levels, like insulin overdose or chemotherapy.
- You do not have diabetic ketoacidosis, burns, major trauma, or are not recovering from surgery.
- You are not pregnant.
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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