A survey of Canadian intensivists' resuscitation practices in early septic shock.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recent evidence suggests that early, aggressive resuscitation in patients with septic shock reduces mortality. The objective of this survey was to characterize reported resuscitation practices of Canadian physicians caring for adult critically ill patients with early septic shock.

Methods

A scenario-based self-administered national survey was sent out to Canadian critical care physicians. One hypothetical scenario was developed to obtain information on several aspects of resuscitation in early septic shock, including monitoring and resuscitation end-points, fluid administration, red blood cell transfusion triggers, and use of inotropes. The sampling frame was physician members of Canadian national and provincial critical care societies.

Results

The survey

SUBMITTER: McIntyre LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2206518 | biostudies-literature | 2007

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature