Early Versus Conventional Cessation of Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock

Summary

Septic shock is one of the causes of death in ICU and hospital. Refractory shock is the problem which healthcare providers should recognize though it is difficult to handle with. The corticosteroid called hydrocortisone is one of the treatment in refractory septic shock which requires vasopressor to maintain blood pressure. In recovery phase of septic shock and weaning off vasopressor, there is no definite way to taper off hydrocortisone.

Timeline

Start

2023-07-05

Primary completion

2025-04

Completion

2025-05

Drugs

Indications