Mini-bolus test may guide safer fluid therapy for kids in shock
NCT ID NCT04027699
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a new method to predict whether children with severe sepsis or septic shock would benefit from additional fluids. Doctors gave a very small amount of fluid quickly (a mini-bolus) and measured changes in heart function. The goal was to find a simple, reliable way to avoid giving too much fluid, which can be harmful. The study included 11 children on breathing machines in intensive care.
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Hôpital Necker Enfants-Malades
Paris, 75015, France
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