Role of echocardiography in reducing shock reversal time in pediatric septic shock: a randomized controlled trial
Journal Title: Jornal de Pediatria - Year 2018, Vol 94, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the role of echocardiography in reducing shock reversal time in pediatric septic shock. Methods A prospective study conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital from September 2013 to May 2016. Ninety septic shock patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio for comparing the serial echocardiography-guided therapy in the study group with the standard therapy in the control group regarding clinical course, timely treatment, and outcomes. Results Shock reversal was significantly higher in the study group (89% vs. 67%), with significantly reduced shock reversal time (3.3 vs. 4.5 days). Pediatric intensive care unit stay in the study group was significantly shorter (8±3 vs. 14±10 days). Mortality due to unresolved shock was significantly lower in the study group. Fluid overload was significantly lower in the study group (11% vs. 44%). In the study group, inotropes were used more frequently (89% vs. 67%) and initiated earlier (12[0.5–24] vs. 24[6–72]h) with lower maximum vasopressor inotrope score (120[30–325] vs. 170[80–395]), revealing predominant use of milrinone (62% vs. 22%). Conclusion Serial echocardiography provided crucial data for early recognition of septic myocardial dysfunction and hypovolemia that was not apparent on clinical assessment, allowing a timely management and resulting in shock reversal time reduction among children with septic shock.
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Hadir Hassouna
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