In patients with septic shock undergoing intensive care unit monitoring, routine assessment of arterial and/or venous blood gas is conducted. During the period when arterial and/or venous blood gas is analyzed in this patient cohort, peripheral perfusion indicators will also be examined. Peripheral perfusion indicators will be appraised using capillary refill and mottling score. In patients experiencing septic shock, elevated lactate levels and progressive elevation of lactate levels during monitoring, prolonged capillary refill time exceeding 3 seconds, protracted capillary refill time, mottling development, and escalating mottling score are prognostic indicators of poor outcomes. The objective of this prospective study is to assess the correlation between capillary refill time and mottling score, concurrently evaluated, and serum lactate levels in arterial and/or venous blood gas.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Patients in septic shock
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who did not give consent for participation in the study
* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients with aortic pathology
* Patients with arrhythmias (arrhythmias affecting cardiac index)
* Patients with peripheral arterial disease (Buerger's disease, etc.)
* Patients with a diagnosis of Raynaud's disease
* Patients with chronic liver disease
* Black people
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.