Microcirculatory Changes During Magnesium Sulphate Infusion in Sepsis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
During infections (sepsis) bloodflow in small vessels (microcirculation) becomes disturbed.
Restoration of bloodpressure and cardiac performance may not be sufficient to correct these
alterations. Magnesium is a potent vasodilator which may be used to open up the small
vessels, in order to reduce organ failure.