Ratio of ''Central Venous-to-Arterial Co2 Gap'' to ''Arterial-to-Central Venous O2 Content Gap'' … (NCT04425161) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ratio of ''Central Venous-to-Arterial Co2 Gap'' to ''Arterial-to-Central Venous O2 Content Gap'' in Septic Shock
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2020-07-20
Plain-language summary
The high ratio of "central venous to arterial carbon dioxide" to "arterial to central venous oxygen content " is associated with elevated lactate in patients with septic shock.
So, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the ratio of "central venous-to-arterial CO2 tension or content" to "arterial-to-venous O2 content'' as an indicator of anaerobic metabolism in septic shock.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age \>18 years.
. Suspected infection focus
. Mean blood pressure \<65 mmHg, or required vasopressor infusion.
. Lactic acid level \>2 mmol/l.
. Mechanically ventilated patients.
Exclusion criteria
. Age equal or less than 18 years.
. Pregnant women.
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What they're measuring
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Evaluation of the change of the ratio of "central venous-to-arterial CO2 tension or content" to "arterial-to-central venous O2 content" as an effective marker to indicate anaerobic metabolism in septic shock.
Timeframe: Measurements will be taken immediately before and immediately after volume expansion