Protocolized Care for Early Septic Shock (PROCESS)
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Protocol Description
Septic shock is a serious medical condition caused by infection. Septic shock results in decreased blood flow and inhibited oxygen delivery to body tissues. It can ultimately cause multiple organ failure and death.
The purpose of this research study is to expand on prior research findings in order to try to find the best way to treat patients with septic shock. We will compare three ways of monitoring and treating patients with septic shock and evaluate which of the three treatment plans is more effective. The study will evaluate two experimental plans that will be compared to the current standard of care for patients with sepsis or septic shock. As part of this study we will evaluate whether introducing a structured plan for treatment of sepsis is more effective than the current standard of care for sepsis. In addition to the treatment part of the study, we will also collect data on what happens to patients during the study. The data will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of each of the three experimental plans.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients seen in the Emergency Department who may have a serious infection with possible septic shock, a serious medical condition caused by an uncontrolled inflammatory response to an infection
Primary Investigator(s)
- Andrew Sama, MD