Intestinal ischaemia or lack-of-oxygen
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Intensive care patients with an intestinal stoma. Septic versus non-septic patients. Both ventilated and spontaneously breathing patients are included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-compliance of patient or relative. Dehiscence or serious oedema of the stoma. Serious haemorrhagic diathesis; platelet count 3.0. Haemodynamic instability; mean arterial pressure (MAP) 100 mmHg or > 20 % baseline. Patients with anuria. Fractures or luxation of the legs/hips. Symptomatic myocardial ischaemia. Nitroglycerine infusion for therapeutic indications (myocardial ischaemia). Serious laesions or infections of the mouth or tongue. Ileostoma*s are relatively contraindicated for NIRS cannulation. Patiens with marked clinical signs of intraabdominal hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Base-line NIRS data in stoma and sublingually. NIRS data in stoma and sublingually after "Passive leg raising"; "fluid challenge"; NTG, PE and NA. Difference in septic and non-septic patients. Relation NIRS data and systemic haemodynamic parameters. Base line NIRS data in stoma and sublingually on day 3. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not relevant. | — |
Countries
Netherlands