Skin microcirculatory examination during septic shock

Authors

  • H. Ait-Oufella hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • A. Galbois hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • J. -L. Baudel hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • D. Margetis hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • M. Alves hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • G. Offenstadt hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • E. Maury hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP
  • B. Guidet hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0436-7

Abstract

Over the two past decades, advances have been made in the understanding of severe infections. Microcirculatory abnormalities have been identified as the major cause of tissue hypoperfusion and organ failure leading to death. Therefore, developing tools to assess the microcirculatory function at the bedside appears mandatory. Measurements of skin temperature, skin capillary refill time, and more recently, extent of mottling represent informative tools to evaluate microcirculation during septic shock.

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Published

2012-01-12

How to Cite

Ait-Oufella, H., Galbois, A., Baudel, J. .-L., Margetis, D., Alves, M., Offenstadt, G., Maury, E., & Guidet, B. (2012). Skin microcirculatory examination during septic shock. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 21(2), 128–133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0436-7

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2012): Mars 2012

Section

Review

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