Calcium levels as a marker of severity in severe infection
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether ionized calcium levels (a form of calcium in your blood) can help show how severe your sepsis is. By measuring it early, doctors might better understand your condition and guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be diagnosed with sepsis or septic shock (a serious infection that causes organ failure).
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) and have been admitted within the last 24 hours.
- You must not have a known calcium or parathyroid gland disorder (like hyperparathyroidism).
- You must not have severe chronic kidney disease (stage 4 or 5) or be on dialysis.
- You cannot have received IV calcium, bisphosphonates (bone medications), or vitamin D supplements within the last 48 hours.
- You cannot have received a massive blood transfusion (more than 4 units) within the last 6 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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