FISSH

Research Question

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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