In patients with septic shock, what is the impact of using lower chloride concentration fluids as compared to higher chloride concentration fluids on mortality and acute kidney injury?
Patient Type
Infection
INTERVENTION Type
Nonpharmacologic
GROUP A
Lactated Ringer's
GROUP B
Normal saline
INCLUSION CRITERIA
1. Expected hospital stay > 48 hours (If a patient has been admitted for < 48 hours, but is expected to stay more than 48 hours by the treating health care team, then they are eligible)
INCLUSION TIME LIMIT
6 hours from ICU admission
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
1. Another family member has already participated in the study
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