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Filter by:In this pilot randomized prospective controlled trial the investigators intend to compare the use of a nutritional therapy based on caloric intake determined by indirect calorimetry and high protein intake with nutritional regimen based on 25 Kcal / kg / day and protein intake usually recommended for critically ill patients (1.4 to 1.5 grams / kg / day of protein).
This is prospective study to assess the pharmacodynamics (t>MIC) of 4.5 g every 6 h of piperacillin/tazobactam in patients with early phase of severe sepsis/septic shock following administration by a 30 min infusion. Clinical and laboratory data such as age, sex, body weight, electrolyte, vital signs, APACHAE II score, BUN, Cr and fluid balance will be collected. Fifty patients will be enrolled in this study. Piperacillin pharmacokinetic study will be carried out during the piperacillin/tazobactam therapy. Each patient received 4.5 g every 6 h of piperacillin/tazobactam within 24 h of severe sepsis or septic shock, blood samples (approximately 3 ml) will be obtained by direct venipuncture at the following time: 0, 0-0.5, 0.5-2, 2-4 and 4-6 h after piperacillin/tazobactam therapy. Concentration of piperacillin in plasma will be simulated in Monte Carlo technique to get PK/PD index and reported to % PTA and % CFR.
The role of albumin in sepsis has been controversial for decades. Although hypoalbuminemia has been associated with worse outcomes in sepsis, definitive evidence does not exist that replacing albumin in these patients improves outcomes. However, subgroup analyses from large clinical trials indicate that albumin may reduce mortality in septic shock, and in particular, may reduce the time a patient requires vasopressor support. Given this background, we are conducting this study to evaluate the role of albumin replacement in the patient with resolving septic shock to determine if albumin administration reduces the time a patient requires vasopressor support, reduces the time required for central line, and ultimately whether any potential benefit in terms of reduction of vasopressor support is associated with ICU length of stay and other outcomes. The approach is unique from larger trials of albumin in that it is a septic shock study geared at a particular phenotype of the patient in septic shock and evaluating a specific intervention at a specific time point in the course of septic shock.
Early goal directed therapy (EGDT) is an effective treatment for patients with septic shock, which is widely used in clinic. Fluid resuscitation can significantly reduce the mortality of patients with septic shock and improve the prognosis of patients with EGDT. However, in recent years, the standard of EGDT to determine the existence of the target of septic shock. Some studies have shown that there may be a manifestation of the deficiency of kidney and liver and other organs such as kidney, liver and other organs in the recovery of EGDT. Therefore, this experiment is to explore the brain perfusion and metabolism of the EGDT when the target is reached.The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of EGDT as a guide to the cerebral perfusion and metabolism in order to provide clinical evidence for the treatment of fluid resuscitation in patients with septic shock.
This study seeks to elucidate the quantitative expression of G - protein receptor 43/free fatty acid (GPR43/FFA2) receptors in patients with the diagnosis of sepsis and specifically, its expression as it relates to the severity of sepsis. The investigators hypothesize that patients with more severe sepsis, as defined by a higher SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score), will have decreased expression of the GPR43/FFA2 as compared to patients with lower SOFA scores, consistent with a less exuberant immune response to infection. Patients admitted to Penn State Hershey Medical Center with a diagnosis of sepsis of any cause will undergo blood testing of leukocytes to determine the expressed quantity of GP43 during standardized time points of their illness and recovery. No interventions will be made in the standard clinical management of the patient. Additionally, healthy volunteers will be recruited to exam baseline GPR43 receptor expression between sepsis and control groups.
Sepsis induces hemostatic disorders due to the exessive or inappropriate activation of inflammation, which could lead either to hypercoagulability or hypocoagulability. It is currently not possible to determine the hemostatic status of a given patient. This instability of hemostatic system is not revealed by classical tests. Thus, a better characterization of hemostatic status could certainly improve patient care. This study aims at characterizing disorders of coagulation and fibrinolysis using "global" tests such as thrombin generation test or coagulolytic test. Furthermore, the association with biological markers of interest (such as microparticles, neutrophil elastase or histones) will be evaluated.
Sepsis is a common, expensive, frequently fatal and highly complex inflammatory syndrome wherein multiple cellular and humoral pathways are involved. Since it's a multifactorial syndrome merely blocking one of the various inflammatory pathways may not suffice to provide effective treatment and this may partly explain why most of the adjunctive therapies developed for severe sepsis have yielded disappointing results in rigorous clinical trials. Statins have varied pleiotropic effects on the inflammatory mediators and there addition to the current adjuvant therapies in septic shock may help in reduction of mortality. The present trial aims to study survival benefit and changes in bio-marker levels in septic shock. Adult patients (>=18 years) in septic shock and admitted to ICU will be included in the study. Patients will be randomized as per computer generated random number into the Drug (Atorvastatin, 40 mg) or matched placebo group. Drug or placebo will be given to selected patient via nasogastric tube for 7 days. Bio markers (Il-6, TNF-alpha) estimated during the trial week (Days 1, 4, and 7). All clinical and study personnel and patients remained blinded to the study group assignment throughout the trial.
The study aims at clarification of venous collapsibility measures with real venous flow measurements during dynamic maneuver testing fluid responsiveness in septic shock patients.
Purpose/Objectives: Severe sepsis and septic shock are a common cause of new onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in the intensive care unit. Development of NOAF in this setting can prolong length of stay and increase mortality. Amiodarone is the most commonly used agent used in this setting to control rate and rhythm. However, limited data exist detailing appropriate dosing in this setting. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate two amiodarone dosing strategies, a full loading dose versus a partial loading dose, in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) due to severe sepsis or septic shock to assess the mean heart rate every 6 hours after initiation of amiodarone infusion to day 7 or death. Research Design/Plan: Consecutive patients admitted to the medical or cardiac intensive care unit at University Hospital with NOAF in the setting of severe sepsis or septic shock will be screened for study inclusion. Data will be collected and stored using Microsoft Excel or Access and analyzed with JMP 12.0 and SPSS. Methods: Patients aged 18 years or older who develop new-onset atrial fibrillation in the setting of severe sepsis or septic shock and in whom the medical team deems appropriate to initiate amiodarone therapy in will be considered for study inclusion. Patients will receive intravenous (IV) and oral (PO) amiodarone, as per the standard of care. Patients will be randomized to a certain quantitative loading dose strategy; either a full loading dose (≥ 5g IV or ≥10g PO +/- 20%) or a partial loading dose (<4g IV or < 8g PO). Clinical Relevance: With intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS) and mortality being twice as high in NOAF with sepsis as compared to septic patients without NOAF, the investigators ultimately aim to identify a management strategy that may minimize this morbidity and mortality while also minimizing exposure to a drug that may cause serious adverse effects.
The primary objective of this study is to compare 28 day mortality rates between septic shock patients with acute renal insufficiency treated via L-Carnitine (as an adjunct therapy) versus a similar group of patients not receiving L-Carnitine adjunct therapy.