Tiny fluid test could help doctors save kids from septic shock

NCT ID NCT04027699

Summary

This study aimed to find a better way to guide fluid treatment for children with severe septic shock, a life-threatening condition. Researchers tested whether giving a very small, quick fluid injection could predict if a child would benefit from receiving larger amounts of fluids. The goal was to help doctors give the right amount of fluid to help the heart without causing harm from fluid overload.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker Enfants-Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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