Safety and Efficacy of PHP in the Treatment of Shock Associated With Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
Shock, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Shock focused on measuring Pyridoxalated hemoglobin polyoxyethylene conjugate (PHP), Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), Nitric oxide (NO), Shock
Eligibility Criteria
Determination of study eligibility will be made by the Investigator on the basis of the inclusion criteria listed below: SIRS Inclusion Criteria Patients with SIRS as characterized by two or more of the following conditions (worst values in a 24 hour period): Either respiratory rate >/= 20 breaths/minute, partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) </= 32 torr, or mechanical ventilation, Heart rate >/= 90 beats/minute, Either hyperthermia >/= 38 degrees C, or hypothermia </= 36 degrees C or Either white blood cell (WBC) >/= 12,000 cells/mm3, </= 4,000 cells/mm3, or >/= 10% immature (band) forms Shock Inclusion Criteria Patients with adequate fluid resuscitation (PCWP >/= 12mmHg) and with one or more conventional vasopressors (continuing up to the time of randomization) being used to treat hypotension (MBP < 60 mmHg or SBP < 90 mmHg). Patients cannot be entered if they have been in shock for more than 24 hours.