Lactic Acid in the Rectum and Life-Threatening Infection

Life-threatening infection impairs bloodflow to the gut, thereby causing less delivery of oxygen. This leads to increased formation of lactic acid.

The investigators hypothesize, that the more serious the condition, the higher the concentration of lactic acid will be, thus relating to the risk of multiple organ failure or death.

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Key information

Conditions

Septic Shock Infections Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sepsis Shock Shock, Septic Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Dept. of Intensive Care 4131, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Fluid resuscitated septic shock < 24 h.

Exclusion criteria

Septic shock > 24 h.
Pathology in the rectum.
Bleeding per rectum.
Limitation of therapy.
Where informed consent from relatives cannot be obtained.

Treatment and study plan

Measurement of rectal lactic acid.

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Herlev Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does the Concentration of L-Lactate in the Rectum Correlate With Mortality and Morbidity in Patients With Septic Shock?

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Sep 20, 2005
Registry last updated: Jun 9, 2009

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