Cirrhotic Patients With Septic Shock

Cirrhotic Patients Admitted to the ICU With Septic Shock: Factors Predicting Short and Long-term Outcome

Cirrhotic patients have a poor outcome in intensive care unit (ICU). Septic shock is a leading cause of ICU admission and death in this specific population. We performed a monocentric retrospective study; all cirrhotic patients admitted in the ICU with septic shock from 2002 to 2013 were included. The aim of the study was to identify prognostic factors for both short- and long-term mortality in these patients. Demographic, clinical and biological data, organ supports, and outcomes were collected. Univariate and multivariate analysis were carried out regarding both ICU and one-year mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18 or older
• diagnosis of cirrhosis
• diagnosis of septic shock at ICU admission

Exclusion Criteria:

• prior liver transplantation