Blood Indices of Systemic Inflammation in Critically Ill Patients With Abdominal Sepsis
Abdominal SepsisCritically IllThis study aims to clarify the role of blood indices of systemic inflammation in ICU-admitted patients with abdominal sepsis to assess their diagnostic significance as well as their prognostic value.
Droplet Digital PCR Combines With Transcriptome Analysis in Early Warning of Sepsis in the Emergency...
SepsisEmergent Infections1 moreRapid identification of pathogens and early warning of host response are key to improve the prognosis of sepsis. Establishing a comprehensive identification system based on pathogen identification and host immune status is an effective way to achieve early warning stratification of patients with infections in the emergency department. This prospective multicenter clinical study will combine droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) and transcriptomic molecular target assay for validation in patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency department. The purpose is to (1) compare the efficacy of ddPCR with blood culture for early diagnosis and prognosis; (2) assess the diagnostic value of transcriptomic molecular targets based on 29 messenger RNA for the presence or absence of infection as well as infectious agents, and to evaluate their efficacy for prognosis; and (3) assess the diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring value of ddPCR combined with transcriptome analysis methods.
Electro-acupuncture at Zusanli, Qihai, and Guanyuan Acupoints Regulate Immune Function in Patients...
SepsisImmune DysfunctionThe purpose of this study was to investigate the biochemical and clinical effects of electro-acupuncture in patients with sepsis.
Glutamine Supplementation in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Sepsis
Severe SepsisSevere sepsis is a common condition with high mortality and morbidity. A previous meta-analysis has demonstrated the safety of glutamine supplementation with suggestion of mortality and morbidity benefits in critically ill patients. But there is lack of evidence to recommend the use of intravenous glutamine supplementation in this population group. A randomized controlled trial which is adequately powered will resolve this issue and can be included in future international nutrition guidelines for the critically ill. This pilot study is done prior to a proposed local multi-center study to investigate the effects of glutamine supplementation.
Comparison of Colloid (20% Albumin) Versus Crystalloid (Plasmalyte) for Fluid Resuscitation in Cirrhotics...
Cirrhosis With SepsisConsecutive cirrhotics who present to emergency department of Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences with documented or suspected sepsis induced hypotension will be randomized to receive either human albumin infusion over 3 hours or plasmalyte as per requirement. At admission, all patients will undergo physical examination and baseline investigations to identify site of sepsis. The aim of study is to compare the efficacy of using 20% human albumin versus plasmalyte in resuscitation of the patient that is attainment of mean arterial pressure above 65 mm of Hg at three hour after intervention and sustenance of mean arterial pressure above 65 mm of Hg at 6th hour. The randomized patient will be administered 20% albumin (0.5-1.0 gm/kg) for 3 hours, or plasmalyte at the rate of 30ml/kg. After the intervention changes in MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure), lactate level, urine output, incidence of complications, duration of ventilator, ICU (Intensive Care Unit) stay and mortality after one week will be studied.
Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia During Severe Sepsis
SepsisObjectives: to evaluate the feasibility, the safety and the effects on physiological parameters of mild therapeutic hypothermia during septic shock. Design: a randomized, controlled, pilot physiological study. Setting: a 15-beds university-affiliated intensive care unit of a teaching Hospital. Patients: twenty ventilated and sedated adults patients with septic shock Intervention: Mild therapeutic hypothermia between 32 and 34°C during 36 consecutive hours using an external water cooling blanket.
The Effect of Moderate-Dose Steroid Therapy in Sepsis
SepsisDespite the new developments in sepsis treatment, mortality rate is still high. Discussions on steroid treatment in sepsis are going on. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of moderate dosage steroid treatment and endocrinologic changes occurring in sepsis on prognosis in patients with sepsis.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Infusion in Human Sepsis
SepsisSeptic Shock2 moreThe major goal of this project is to determine whether intravenously infused ascorbic acid is safe for use as a viable therapeutic strategy in adult humans with sepsis.
Administration of Human Protein C Concentrates in Patients With Sepsis and Septic Shock.
SepsisSeptic ShockThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects on systemic hemodynamics, microcirculation and organ function of human Protein C concentrate in patients with sepsis and septic shock.
A Study to Assess Safety,and Tolerability of 2 Doses of AZD9773 (CytoFab™) in Japanese With Severe...
Severe SepsisSeptic ShockThe two co-primary objectives of this study are to assess in Japanese patients with severe sepsis and/or septic shock: 1) the safety and tolerability of two different doses of intravenous AZD9773 and 2) the PK of AZD9773. The secondary objective is to make a preliminary assessment of the pharmacodynamics of two different doses of intravenous AZD9773 in Japanese patients with severe sepsis and/or septic shock.