About this trial
This study aims to validate a simple and reproducible index of capillary leak (CLI) in septic shock, based on haemoglobin (Hb) variation induced by standardised fluid resuscitation. To achieve this, the correlation between CLI and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction-angiopoietin-2 and syndecan-1-will be assessed in both septic and non-septic shock patients. CLI may contribute to the individualisation of fluid management in patients with septic shock.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults admitted to the general ICU within 24 hours with a diagnosis of septic shock
Eligible for blood sampling during daytime hours
Adults admitted to the postoperative ICU within 24 hours after surgery
Need for fluid resuscitation
Disqualifiers
- Clarkson's disease (idiopathic capillary leak syndrome)
Pre-existing extracellular fluid overload (e.g., cirrhosis, decompensated heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, chronic kidney disease on or awaiting dialysis)
Active bleeding or hemolysis
Receiving ECMO
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- TEST GROUP: A standardised fluid bolus of 8 mL/kg of ideal body weight using Ringer's lactate will be administered in septic shock patients.
- CONTROL GROUP: A standardised fluid bolus of 8 mL/kg of ideal body weight using Ringer's lactate will be administered in non-septic postoperative patients.