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Huang W, Huang Y, Ke L, Hu C, Chen P, Hu B. Perspectives for capillary refill time in clinical practice for sepsis. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 84:103743. [PMID: 38896965 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Capillary refill time (CRT) is defined as the time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied to cause blanching. Recent studies demonstrated the benefits of CRT in guiding fluid therapy for sepsis. However, lack of consistency among physicians in how to perform and interpret CRT has led to a low interobserver agreement for this assessment tool, which prevents its availability in sepsis clinical settings. OBJECTIVE To give physicians a concise overview of CRT and explore recent evidence on its reliability and value in the management of sepsis. RESEARCH DESIGN A narrative review. RESULTS This narrative review summarizes the factors affecting CRT values, for example, age, sex, temperature, light, observation techniques, work experience, training level and differences in CRT measurement methods. The methods of reducing the variability of CRT are synthesized. Based on studies with highly reproducible CRT measurements and an excellent inter-rater concordance, we recommend the standardized CRT assessment method. The threshold of normal CRT values is discussed. The application of CRT in different phases of sepsis management is summarized. CONCLUSIONS Recent data confirm the value of CRT in critically ill patients. CRT should be detected by trained physicians using standardized methods and reducing the effect of ambient-related factors. Its association with severe infection, microcirculation, tissue perfusion response, organ dysfunction and adverse outcomes makes this approach a very attractive tool in sepsis. Further studies should confirm its value in the management of sepsis. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE As a simple assessment, CRT deserves more attention even though it has not been widely applied at the bedside. CRT could provide nursing staff with patient's microcirculatory status, which may help to develop individualized nursing plans and improve the patient's care quality and treatment outcomes.
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- Weipeng Huang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310016, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China.
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- Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310016, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China.
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Rahmani C, Belhadj A, Aissaoui Y. Can plethysmographic capillary refill time predict lactate during sepsis? An observational study from Morocco. Afr J Emerg Med 2024; 14:167-171. [PMID: 39040945 PMCID: PMC11261390 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Blood lactate is a marker of tissue hypoxia while capillary refill time (CRT) is a surrogate of tissue perfusion. Measuring these parameters is recommended for assessing circulatory status and guiding resuscitation. However, blood lactate is not widely available in African emergency departments. Additionally, CRT assessment faces challenges related to its precision and reproducibility. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of visual CRT(V-CRT) compared to plethysmographic CRT (P-CRT) in predicting lactate levels among septic patients. Methods This prospective observational study enrolled consecutive patients with sepsis or septic shock over a 6-month period from a tertiary hospital in Marrakech, Morroco. V-CRT and P-CRT were evaluated upon admission, and simultaneous measurements of arterial lactate levels were obtained. The precision of V-CRT and P-CRT in predicting arterial lactate was assessed using ROC curve analysis. Results Forty-three patients aged of 64±15 years, of whom 70 % were male, were included in the study. Of these, 23 patients (53 %) had sepsis, and 20 patients (47 %) experienced septic shock. Both V-CRT and P-CRT demonstrated statistically significant correlations with arterial lactate, with correlation coefficients of 0.529 (p < 0.0001) and 0.517 (p = 0.001), respectively. ROC curve analysis revealed that V-CRT exhibited satisfactory accuracy in predicting arterial lactate levels >2 mmol/l, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.8 (95 % CI=0.65 - 0.93; p < 0.0001). The prediction ability of P-CRT was lower than V-CRT with an AUC of 0.73 (95 % CI: 0.57-0.89; p = 0.043). The optimal thresholds were determined as 3.4 s for V-CRT (sensitivity = 90 %, specificity = 58 %) and 4.1 s for P-CRT (sensitivity = 85 %, specificity = 62 %). Conclusion These findings suggest that the plethysmographic evaluation did not improve the accuracy of CRT for predicting lactate level. However, V-CRT may still serve as a viable surrogate for lactate in septic patients in low-income settings.
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- Chadi Rahmani
- Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Avicenna Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
- B2S laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Avicenna Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
- B2S laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Avicenna Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
- B2S laboratory, Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Marrakech, Morocco
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Ma ZY, Sun S, Wu SC, Lin L, Chen YX, Zhao D, Morgan SP. Pilot study on optimizing pressure for standardized capillary refill time measurement. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35716. [PMID: 39170323 PMCID: PMC11336845 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Purpose Capillary Refill Time (CRT) measurement has gained increasing attention in the field of sepsis and septic shock. Recognizing pressure as a fundamental determinant in CRT measurement is crucial for establishing a standardized CRT measurement procedure. In this preliminary study, we elucidated the optimal pressing strength for CRT measurement by analyzing the CRTs measured under varying pressures. Method Seventeen healthy individuals were enlisted to undergo CRT tests on their fingertips at various pressure levels. The applied force was initiated at 0.5N and incrementally increased by 0.5N until it reached 10.5N. An integrated Photoplethysmography (PPG) device was employed to capture fluctuations in light intensity. The CRT was automatically derived from the PPG signals via a specialized algorithm. The study included correlation assessment and reliability evaluation. Box plot and Bland-Altman plot were used to visualize the impact of pressure levels on CRTs. Results A dataset of 1414 CRTs across 21 pressures showed significant differences (Kruskal-Wallis test, p < 0.0001), highlighting the impact of pressure on CRT. CRT values between 4.5N and 10.5N pressures varied less, with an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.499 indicating moderate consistency. Notably, CRTs at 10N and 10.5N pressures revealed a high ICC of 0.790, suggesting strong agreement. Conclusion A pressure range of 4.5N-10.5N is recommended for stable CRT measurements, with 10.0N-10.5N providing optimal consistency and reliability.
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- Zi-Yu Ma
- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, China, No. 100 Pingleyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, China, No. 100 Pingleyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, China, No. 100 Pingleyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, China, No. 100 Pingleyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Beijing Science and Technology Project Manager Management Corporation Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing LuHe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Optics and Photonics Research Group, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Bachour RPDS, Dias EL, Cardoso GC. Skin-color-independent robust assessment of capillary refill time. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2023; 16:e202300063. [PMID: 37485975 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Capillary Refill Time (CRT) assesses peripheral perfusion in resource-limited settings. However, the repeatability and reproducibility of CRT measurements are limited for individuals with darker skin. This paper presents quantitative CRT measurements demonstrating good performance and repeatability across all Fitzpatrick skin phototypes. The study involved 22 volunteers and utilized controlled compression at 7 kPa, an RGB video camera, and cocircular polarized white LED light. CRT was determined by calculating the time constant of an exponential regression applied to the mean pixel intensity of the green (G) channel. An adaptive algorithm identifies the optimal regression region for noise reduction, and flags inappropriate readings. The results indicate that 80% of the CRT readings fell within a 20% range of the expected CRT value. The repetition standard deviation was 17%. These findings suggest the potential for developing reliable and reproducible quantitative CRT methods for robust measurements in patient triage, monitoring, and telehealth applications.
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- Department of Physics, FFCLRP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, FFCLRP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Huang W, Xiang H, Hu C, Wu T, Zhang D, Ma S, Hu B, Li J. Association of Sublingual Microcirculation Parameters and Capillary Refill Time in the Early Phase of ICU Admission. Crit Care Med 2023; 51:913-923. [PMID: 36942969 PMCID: PMC10262986 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This observational study was conducted to investigate capillary refill time (CRT) during the early phase of ICU admission in relationship with microvascular flow alteration and outcome in critically ill patients. DESIGN Prospective, observational, pilot study. SETTING ICU in a university hospital. PATIENTS Two hundred eighty-two critically ill adult patients admitted to the ICU. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS All patients underwent simultaneous measurements by CRT and sidestream dark field imaging within 24 hours of ICU admission. Other clinical data such as demographic characteristics, hemodynamics, laboratory values, treatment, and physiologic parameters were also included simultaneously. Microcirculatory measurements were performed at 10.2 ± 5.7 hours after ICU admission. Of the 282 included patients, 106 (37.6%) were female, the median (interquartile range) age was 63 years (53-74 yr), and the median Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score was 5 (2-7). The primary finding was the association between CRT and simultaneous the condition of peripheral circulation (microvascular flow index [MFI]: r = -0.4430, p < 0.001; proportion of perfused vessels: r = -0.3708, p < 0.001; heterogeneity index: r = 0.4378, p < 0.001; perfused vessel density: r = -0.1835, p = 0.0020; except total vessel density: p = 0.9641; and De Backer score: p = 0.5202) in critically ill patients. In addition, this relationship was also maintained in subgroups. Microcirculatory flow abnormalities, 28-day mortality, and SOFA score appeared to be more severe for increasing CRT. In a multivariable analysis, prolonged CRT was independently associated with microvascular flow abnormalities (MFI < 2.6; odds ratio [OR], 1.608; 95% CI, 2.1-10.2; p < 0.001). Similarly, multivariable analysis identified CRT as an independent predictor of 28-day mortality (OR, 1.296; 95% CI, 1.078-1.558; p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS In our ICU population, a single-spot prolonged CRT was independently associated with abnormal microcirculation and increased mortality.
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- Weipeng Huang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Hubei, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Cruz G, Pedroza Gómez S, Arango A, Guevara PA, González C, Aguirre J, Valencia-Orozco A, Suguimoto AJ. Capillary Refill Time and Serum Lactate as Predictors of Mortality and Postoperative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Requirement in Congenital Heart Surgery. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10050875. [PMID: 37238423 DOI: 10.3390/children10050875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Multiple tissue perfusion markers are described to guide therapy in critically ill pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery. Given the advantages of capillary refill time, our goal is to determine its predictive capacity for mortality and postoperative extracorporeal oxygenation requirements in congenital heart surgery and compare it to serum lactate. We conducted a prospective cohort observational study in a single high-complexity university hospital. Serum lactate and capillary refill time were measured at five predetermined time points: preoperative, immediate postoperative, 6, 12, and 24 h after the surgery. Prolonged immediate postoperative, 6 h, and 12 h capillary refill time measurements turned out to be independent risk factors for both outcomes. The capillary refill time area under the curve ranged between 0.70 and 0.80, while the serum lactate resulted between 0.79 and 0.92 for both outcomes. Both tissue perfusion markers resulted in mortality and extracorporeal oxygenation requirement predictors. Given the advantages of capillary refill time over serum lactate, a monitoring strategy including these two perfusion markers should be considered for congenital heart surgeries.
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- Gustavo Cruz
- Departamento de Anestesiología, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Universidad Icesi, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Anestesiología, Calle 18 No. 122-135, Cali 760031, Colombia
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- Departamento de Anestesiología, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Departamento de Pediatría, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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- Departamento de Anestesiología, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali 760032, Colombia
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Hansen M, Gillespie J, Riddick T, Samatham R, Baker S, Filer S, Xin H, Sheridan D. Evaluation of electronic measurement of capillary refill for Sepsis screening at ED triage. Am J Emerg Med 2023; 70:61-65. [PMID: 37201452 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between capillary refill time (CRT) measured by a medical device and sepsis among patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). METHODS This prospective observational study enrolled adult and pediatric patients during ED triage when sepsis was considered a potential diagnosis by the triage nurse. Patients were enrolled at an academic medical center between December 2020 and June 2022. CRT was measured by a research assistant using an investigational medical device. The outcomes included sepsis and septic shock defined using sep-3 criteria, septic shock defined as IV antibiotics and a vasopressor requirement, ICU admission, and hospital mortality. Other measures included patient demographics and vital signs at ED triage. We evaluated univariate associations between CRT and sepsis outcomes. RESULTS We enrolled 563 patients in the study, 48 met Sep-3 criteria, 5 met Sep-3 shock criteria, and 11 met prior septic shock criteria (IV antibiotics and vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure of 65). Sixteen patients were admitted to the ICU. The mean age was 49.1 years, and 51% of the cohort was female. The device measured CRT was significantly associated with the diagnosis of sepsis by sep-3 criteria (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.06-1-43), septic shock by sep-3 criteria (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.02-2.40), and septic shock defined as receipt of IV antibiotics and a vasopressor requirement (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.03-1.82). Patients with CRT >3.5 s measured by the DCR device had an odds ratio of 4.67 (95%CI 1.31-16.1) of septic shock (prior definition), and an odds ratio of 3.97 (95% CI 1.99-7.92) of ICU admission, supporting the potential for the 3.5-s cutoff of the DCR measurement. CONCLUSIONS CRT measured by a medical device at ED triage was associated with the diagnosis of sepsis. Objective CRT measurement using a medical device may be a relatively simple way to improve sepsis diagnosis during ED triage.
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- Matthew Hansen
- Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America; School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America; Promedix Inc, Portland, OR.
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- School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America; School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America; Promedix Inc, Portland, OR
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Coen D. Fluids and vasopressors in septic shock: basic knowledge for a first approach in the emergency department. EMERGENCY CARE JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.4081/ecj.2023.10810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Much research, both pathophysiological and clinical, has been produced about septic shock during the last 20 years. Nevertheless, many aspects of treatment are still controversial, among these the approach to the administration of fluids and vasopressors. After the first clinical trial on Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) was published, a liberal approach to the use of fluids and conservative use of vasopressors prevailed, but in recent years a more restrictive use of fluids and an earlier introduction of vasopressors seem to be preferred. Although both treatments are based on sound pathophysiological knowledge, clinical evidence is still inadequate and somehow controversial. In this non-systematic review, recent research on the hemodynamics of septic shock and its treatment with fluids and inotropes is discussed. As a conclusion, general indications are proposed for a practical approach to patients in septic shock.
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Shinozaki M, Shimizu R, Saito D, Nakada TA, Nakaguchi T. Portable measurement device to quantitatively measure capillary refilling time. ARTIFICIAL LIFE AND ROBOTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10015-021-00723-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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D Somogyi R, C Sheridan D. Recent Advances in Bedside Device-Based Early Detection of Sepsis. J Intensive Care Med 2021; 37:849-856. [PMID: 34967252 DOI: 10.1177/08850666211044124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Early detection of sepsis is challenging to achieve with current diagnostic methods, leading to expenditures of $27 billion annually in the United States with significant associated mortality. Various scoring systems have been proposed such as the sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria for identification of sepsis, but their sensitivities range from 60% to 70% when used in the emergency department triage. Other methods for the recognition of sepsis may rely on laboratory work, in addition to vitals monitoring, and are often outpaced by the development of sepsis. Automated alerts have not shown any reduction in mortality thus far. New technology may fill a critical gap in the early detection of sepsis. The ideal bedside screening device for would demonstrate rapid time to result, high portability, and high sensitivity to not miss cases, but also reasonable specificity to prevent provider fatigue from excessive false alerts. Non-invasive end-organ perfusion devices analyzing lactate and capillary refill time (CRT) tend to perform well in speed and portability, but may be less sensitive. Biomarker devices demonstrate a wider array of performance metrics. Those analyzing a single biomarker tend to be more sensitive but are less specific to the diagnosis of sepsis than technologies that assess multiple biomarkers, which in turn have lower sensitivity. Additionally, biomarker devices are generally invasive requiring blood samples, which may or may not be feasible in all patients especially when serial draws are needed. Sepsis is a complex disease process and most likely will require a combination of improved technology in addition to vital signs and high-risk patient history for better recognition. This review examines recent advances in the device-based early detection of sepsis between 2017 and 2020 with emphasis on bedside diagnostics, divided into markers of perfusion and biomarkers commonly implicated in sepsis.
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- Rita D Somogyi
- 6684Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Sheridan DC, Cloutier RL, Samatham R, Hansen ML. Point-Of-Care Capillary Refill Technology Improves Accuracy of Peripheral Perfusion Assessment. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:694241. [PMID: 34368191 PMCID: PMC8339369 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.694241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Peripheral perfusion assessment is used routinely at the bedside by measuring the capillary refill time (CRT). Recent clinical trials have shown evidence to its ability to recognize conditions with decreased end organ perfusion as well as guiding therapeutic interventions in sepsis. However, the current standard of physician assessment at the bedside has shown large variability. New technology can improve the precision and repeatability of CRT affecting translation of previous high impact research. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study in the intensive care unit and emergency department at a quaternary care hospital using a non-invasive finger sensor for CRT. The device CRT was compared to the gold standard of trained research personnel assessment of CRT as well as to providers clinically caring for the patient. Results: Pearson correlations coefficients were performed across 89 pairs of measurements. The Pearson correlation for the device CRT compared to research personnel CRT was 0.693. The Pearson correlation for the provider CRT compared to research personnel CRT was 0.359. Conclusions: New point-of-care technology shows great promise in the ability to improve peripheral perfusion assessment performed at the bedside in the emergency department triage and during active resuscitation. This standardized approach allows for better translation of prior research that is limited by the subjectivity of manual visual assessment of CRT.
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- David C Sheridan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States.,Promedix Inc., Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States.,Promedix Inc., Portland, OR, United States
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Sheridan DC, Cloutier R, Kibler A, Hansen ML. Cutting-Edge Technology for Rapid Bedside Assessment of Capillary Refill Time for Early Diagnosis and Resuscitation of Sepsis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:612303. [PMID: 33425956 PMCID: PMC7793710 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.612303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sepsis currently affects over 30 million people globally with a mortality rate of ~30%. Prompt Emergency Department diagnosis and initiation of resuscitation improves outcomes; data has found an 8% increase in mortality for every hour delay in diagnosis. Once sepsis is recognized, the current Surviving Sepsis Guidelines for adult patients mandate the initiation of antibiotics within 3 h of emergency department triage as well as 30 milliliters per kilogram of intravenous fluids. While these are important parameters to follow, many emergency departments fail to meet these goals for a variety of reasons including turnaround on blood tests such as the serum lactate that may be delayed or require expensive laboratory equipment. However, patients routinely have vital signs assessed and measured in triage within 30 min of presentation. This creates a unique opportunity for implementation point for cutting-edge technology to significantly reduce the time to diagnosis of potentially septic patients allowing for earlier initiation of treatment. In addition to the practical and clinical difficulties with early diagnosis of sepsis, recent clinical trials have shown higher morbidity and mortality when septic patients are over-resuscitated. Technology allowing more real time monitoring of a patient's physiologic responses to resuscitation may allow for more individualized care in emergency department and critical care settings. One such measure at the bedside is capillary refill. This has shown favor in the ability to differentiate subsets of patients who may or may not need resuscitation and interpreting blood values more accurately (1, 2). This is a well-recognized measure of distal perfusion that has been correlated to sepsis outcomes. This physical exam finding is performed routinely, however, there is significant variability in the measurement based on who is performing it. Therefore, technology allowing rapid, objective, non-invasive measurement of capillary refill could improve sepsis recognition compared to algorithms that require lab tests included lactate or white blood count. This manuscript will discuss the broad application of capillary refill to resuscitation care and sepsis in particular for adult patients but much can be applied to pediatrics as well. The authors will then introduce a new technology that has been developed through a problem-based innovation approach to allow clinicians rapid assessment of end-organ perfusion at the bedside or emergency department triage and be incorporated into the electronic medical record. Future applications for identifying patient decompensation in the prehospital and home environment will also be discussed. This new technology has 3 significant advantages: [1] the use of reflected light technology for capillary refill assessment to provide deeper tissue penetration with less signal-to-noise ratio than transmitted infrared light, [2] the ability to significantly improve clinical outcomes without large changes to clinical workflow or provider practice, and [3] it can be used by individuals with minimal training and even in low resource settings to increase the utility of this technology. It should be noted that this perspective focuses on the utility of capillary refill for sepsis care, but it could be considered the next standard of care vital sign for assessment of end-organ perfusion. The ultimate goal for this sensor is to integrate it into existing monitors within the healthcare system.
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- David C. Sheridan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- Promedix Inc., Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- Promedix Inc., Portland, OR, United States
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Falotico JM, Shinozaki K, Saeki K, Becker LB. Advances in the Approaches Using Peripheral Perfusion for Monitoring Hemodynamic Status. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:614326. [PMID: 33365323 PMCID: PMC7750533 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.614326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Measures of peripheral perfusion can be used to assess the hemodynamic status of critically ill patients. By monitoring peripheral perfusion status, clinicians can promptly initiate life-saving therapy and reduce the likelihood of shock-associated death. Historically, abnormal perfusion has been indicated by the observation of pale, cold, and clammy skin with increased capillary refill time. The utility of these assessments has been debated given that clinicians may vary in their clinical interpretation of body temperature and refill time. Considering these constraints, current sepsis bundles suggest the need to revise resuscitation guidelines. New technologies have been developed to calculate capillary refill time in the hopes of identifying a new gold standard for clinical care. These devices measure either light reflected at the surface of the fingertip (reflected light), or light transmitted through the inside of the fingertip (transmitted light). These new technologies may enable clinicians to monitor peripheral perfusion status more accurately and may increase the potential for ubiquitous hemodynamic monitoring across different clinical settings. This review will summarize the different methods available for peripheral perfusion monitoring and will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
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- Julianne M Falotico
- Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States.,The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States
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- The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States.,Nihon Kohden Innovation Center, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States.,The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States
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Yamamoto M, Doi K, Hayase N, Asada T, Akamatsu N, Kaneko J, Hasegawa K, Morimura N. Pulse oximetry-based capillary refilling evaluation predicts postoperative outcomes in liver transplantation: a prospective observational cohort study. BMC Anesthesiol 2020; 20:251. [PMID: 32993506 PMCID: PMC7523076 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01171-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Capillary refill time (CRT) is a non-invasive technique to evaluate tissue perfusion, and quantitative CRT (Q-CRT) adapted to pulse oximetry was developed with patients with sepsis and compared to blood lactate and sepsis scores. In post liver transplantation, large amounts of fluid administration are necessary for maintaining tissue perfusion to grafted liver against intravascular hypovolemia. This study aimed to evaluate whether Q-CRT can predict poor outcomes by detecting peripheral tissue perfusion abnormality in patients with liver transplantations who were treated with massive fluid administration. Methods In this single-center prospective cohort study, we enrolled adult patients with liver transplantations between June 2018 and July 2019. Measurement of Q-CRT was conducted at intensive care units (ICU) admission and postoperative day 1 (POD1). Results A total of 33 patients with liver transplantations were enrolled. Significant correlations of Q-CRT and ΔAb, a tissue oxygen delivery parameter calculated by pulse oximetry data, at ICU admission with the postoperative outcomes such as length of ICU and hospital stay and total amount of ascitic fluid discharge were observed. Quantitative CRT and ΔAb at ICU admission were significantly associated with these postoperative outcomes, even after adjusting preoperative and operative factors (MELD score and bleeding volume, respectively). However, quantitative CRT and ΔAb at POD1 and changes from ICU admission to POD1 failed to show significant associations. Conclusions Q-CRT values were significantly associated with postoperative outcomes in liver transplantation. Although the mechanisms of this association need to be clarified further, Q-CRT may enable identification of high-risk patients that need intensive postoperative managements.
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- Miyuki Yamamoto
- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
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- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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Sebat C, Vandegrift MA, Oldroyd S, Kramer A, Sebat F. Capillary refill time as part of an early warning score for rapid response team activation is an independent predictor of outcomes. Resuscitation 2020; 153:105-110. [PMID: 32504768 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Capillary refill time (CRT) is easy, quick to perform and when prolonged in critical illness, correlates with progression of organ failure and mortality. It is utilized in our hospital's early warning score (EWS) as one of 11 parameters. We sought to define CRT's value in predicting patient outcomes, compared to the remaining EWS elements. METHODS Five-year prospective observational study of 6480 consecutive Rapid Response Team (RRT) patients. CRT measured at the index finger was considered prolonged if time to previous-color return was >3 s. We analyzed the odds ratio of normal vs prolonged-CRT, compared to the other EWS variables, to individual and combined outcomes of mortality, cardiac arrest and higher-level of care transfer. RESULTS Twenty-percent (N = 1329) of RRT-patients had prolonged-CRT (vs normal-CRT), were twice as likely to die (36% vs 17.8%, p < .001), more likely to experience the combined outcome (72.1% vs 54.2%, p < .001) and had longer hospital length of stays, 15.3 (SD 0.3) vs 13.5 days (SD 0.5) (p < .001). Multivariable logistic regression for mortality ranked CRT second to hypoxia among all 11 variables evaluated (p < 001). CONCLUSIONS This is the first time CRT has been evaluated in RRT patients. Its measurement is easy to perform and proves useful as an assessment of adult patients at-risk for clinical decline. Its prolongation in our population was an independent predictor of mortality and the combined outcome. This study and others suggest that CRT should be considered further as a fundamental assessment of patients at-risk for clinical decline.
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- Christian Sebat
- University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, United States.
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- Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Visalia, CA, United States.
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- Prescient Healthcare Consulting, Charlottesville, VA, United States.
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- Mercy Medical Center, Redding, CA, United States.
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