Analysis of Sublingual Glycocalyx Damage at ICU Admission to Predict Risk of Death

Analysis of Sublingual Glycocalyx Damage at ICU Admission to Predict Risk of Death - the ASGARD Study

The aim of this observative, prospective study is to evaluate if and to what extent glycocalyx damage/microcirculation data at admission in the ICU as well as during ICU stay can be predictive of mortality and clinical course in patients presenting with the suspicion of sepsis/septic shock. Therefore, the enrollment of ca 100 ICU patients is planned.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU patients admitted to the ICU with the clinican suspicion of sepsis/septic shock.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Underage persons, pregnant women, patients with inflammation or trauma of sublingual mucosa.