Septic shock Infections and Infestations Septicaemia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) with diagnosis of septic shock were included in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria included age less than 18 years, pregnancy, or the presence of an acute cerebral vascular event, acute coronary syndrome, acute pulmonary edema, status asthmaticus, cardiac dysrhythmias (as a primary diagnosis), active gastrointestinal hemorrhage, seizure, drug overdose, burn injury, trauma, a requirement for immediate surgery, uncured cancer, immunosuppression, do-not-resuscitate status, or patient or family refusal to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ICU and in-hospital mortality | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of ICU stay, length of hospital stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation. | — |
Countries
Taiwan