Health Condition 1: A09- Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified Health Condition 2: O731- Retained portions of placenta andmembranes, without hemorrhage
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hydrocortisone: Patients in both groups who have septic shock unresponsive to fluids and vasopressors will receive hydrocortisone
Control Intervention1: Hydrocortisone 200 mg bolus: Hyd
Sponsors
University College of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who fulfill the criteria of sepsis and septic shock (as defined by the Third International consensus definitions of Sepsis and septic shock) and who require norepinephrine to maintain mean arterial blood pressure >65 mmHg will be prospectively enrolled in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age less than 18 years Known case of diabetes On steroid therapy before illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood glucose controlTimepoint: Once, average of the blood glucose over the 5 day study period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insulin/dayTimepoint: Once, every day for 5 days;Mean daily blood glucose levelTimepoint: Once, everyday for 5 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ajeeb S
University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Outcome results
None listed