The recommended volume resuscitation for patients with early sepsis-induced hypoperfusion is at least 30 ml/kg of crystalloid administered within the first three hours. However, this standardized approach does not account for individual patient variability and lacks personalization. Additionally, the effects of administering 30 ml/kg on intercompartmental fluid shifts between the plasma and interstitial compartments remain unclear. This study aims to describe the volume kinetics of administering 30 ml/kg of Ringer's Lactate in patients with early sepsis-induced hypoperfusion within the first three hours.
hypotension requiring norepinephrine to maintain a mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) either predefined by the clinician or at 65 mm Hg or higher and/or
a serum lactate level >2 mmol/L (18mg/dL) and/or
acute oliguria defined as urine output <0.5mL/kg/hr and/or
mottled skin and/or
Administration of at least 1 L of IV fluid in the last 6 hours prior to screening. All crystalloids, colloids and blood products that the patient has received are counted.
Known pregnancy.
Competing causes of lactic acidosis including: seizures within 3 hours of enrollment, use of linezolid or metformin or anti-retrovirals at the time of enrollment, carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning, highly suspected or known ischemic bowel, and known mitochondrial disorders.
End-stage renal disease that requires chronic dialysis.