Continuous Passive Paracentesis for Intra-abdominal Hypertension (COPPTRIAHL)
Ascites Hepatic, Cirrhosis, Liver, Hypertension, Intraabdominal
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ascites Hepatic focused on measuring Hepatic Ascites, Liver Cirrhosis, Intraabdominal Hypertension, Paracentesis, Puncture and Drainage, Critical Illness, acute-on-chronic liver failure
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- liver cirrhosis diagnosis with ascites
- ICU admission for medical reason
Exclusion Criteria:
- prior liver transplant
- haemorrhagic ascites
- extreme severity: CLIF-SOFA number of organ failures 5 or more
- less than 24 hours of ICU stay
Any of the following conditions at 24 hours of ICU stay:
i. Hemorrhagic shock with active uncontrolled bleeding ii. Refractory shock (MAP<60mmHg) with multiple vasopressors iii. Predictably short ICU stay (<72 hours) iv. Therapeutic futility determined by the medical staff
Sites / Locations
- UCIP7 - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa CentralRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Intervention group - Continuous passive paracentesis
Control group - Large volume paracentesis
Ultrasound-guided placement of an intra-abdominal double lumen central venous catheter, using aseptic Seldinger technique, for continuous drainage of ascitic fluid up to 7 days in Intensive Care.
Ultrasound-guided intermittent large-volume paracentesis through 14 Gauge catheter performed and repeated during ICU stay according to standard-of-care clinical practice.