[Suprahepatic vein catheterization in 4 cases of severe septic shock]

Rev Med Chil. 2001 May;129(5):552-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Splanchnic hypoperfusion, with pathogenic implications for multiple organ failure, can occur during septic shock. We report four patients with septic shock in whom regional hepatosplenic splanchnic perfusion was monitored through suprahepatic vein catheterization and gastric tonometry. Suprahepatic lactate and oxygen saturation showed splanchnic hypoperfusion in all patients. These parameters improved only in the patient that survived. Gastric tonometry was more inconsistent. We conclude that suprahepatic vein catheterization could have a role in the management of septic shock.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
  • Critical Care / methods*
  • Dobutamine / administration & dosage
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemodynamics
  • Hepatic Veins*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Organ Failure / physiopathology
  • Oxygen Consumption / drug effects
  • Shock, Septic / drug therapy
  • Shock, Septic / physiopathology*
  • Splanchnic Circulation* / drug effects
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Dobutamine