Caretaker vs. Blood Pressure Monitoring With Invasive Arterial Pressure Monitoring in Patients With Septic Shock

Comparison of Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring With Invasive Arterial Pressure Monitoring in Patients With Septic Shock

Caretaker vs. Blood Pressure Monitoring With Invasive Arterial Pressure Monitoring in Patients With Septic Shock

The aim of this study is to compare blood pressure obtained using routine blood pressure sphygmomanometer, in patients with invasive arterial pressure monitoring that have septic shock, to a non-invasive device that continuously monitors central blood pressure (CareTaker).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Admitted with septic shock, with or without vasopressor support needed.
• Greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
• Have an arterial catheter already in place.

Exclusion Criteria:

• No arterial catheter in place.
• Contraindication to the application of the Caretaker device due to pre-existing finger injury.
• Patients in whom use of a BP cuff is contraindicated.