Clinical Trial: Continuous Infusion Versus Intermittent Bolus Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Septic Shock
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: From Bolus to Infusion: Stress-Dose Steroid Methods and Prognostic Value in Septic Shock Therapy
Brief Summary:
Septic shock is a life-threatening condition in which infection causes dangerously low blood pressure and organ dysfunction despite fluid resuscitation and vasopressor treatment. Hydrocortisone is commonly used in patients with septic shock who continue to require vasopressors. However, it is uncertain whether hydrocortisone should be administered as a continuous intravenous infusion or as intermittent intravenous bolus doses.This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether continuous intravenous hydrocortisone…
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