Alkalosis in Critically Ill Patients with Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although metabolic alkalosis is a common occurrence in intensive care units (ICUs), no study has evaluated its prevalence or outcomes in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock.

Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study of critically ill patients suffering from severe sepsis and septic shock admitted to the ICUs of Halmstad and Varberg County hospitals. From 910 patient records, 627 patients met the inclusion criteria. We investigated the relationship between metabolic alkalosis and mortality. Further, we studied the relationship between metabolic alkalosis and ICU length of stay (LOS).

Results

Metabolic alkalosis was associated with decreased 30-day and 12-month mortalities. This effect was however lost when a multivariate analysis was conducted,

SUBMITTER: Kreu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5207677 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature