Comparing fingertip refill time and blood oxygen use in septic shock
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at two ways to check blood flow and oxygen use in people with septic shock, a severe infection-related condition. It aims to see if a simple bedside test (fingertip refill) and a blood measure (oxygen extraction ratio) agree, which could help guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with septic shock by your doctors.
- You have both a central venous catheter (a special IV) and an arterial line (a special monitor) in place.
- You do not have active bleeding.
- You are not currently on ECMO (a machine that pumps blood for you).
- You do not have Raynaud's disease or poor circulation in your fingers that makes testing them unreliable.
Quick eligibility check
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