Observational Study About the Use of Perfusion Index to Use Vasopressor in Sepsis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAin Shams University

About this trial

In this thesis we will use the current state of knowledge that PI can provide a reliable information about the state of peripheral microcirculation during the state of sepsis and septic shock in ICU patients and that can interfere with the timing of starting vasopressor treatment in sepsis and septic shock

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Pregnant females

Patients on vasopressor or positive inotropic drugs

Patients with hypothermia (defined as central temperature <35°C).

Patient with impairment of upper extremity circulation,(such as those who underwent radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting or had suspected occlusion of the radial artery prior to surgery,)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Vasoconstrictor Agents

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators