High-dose vitamin C improves norepinephrine level in patients with septic shock: A single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial
Wenwen Li,
Ranran Zhao,
Shanshan Liu
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The effects of vitamin C supplementation on patients with septic shock remain controversial. We aimed to evaluate the effects of different vitamin C dosages on norepinephrine (NE) synthesis in adult patients with septic shock.
Methods:
A total of 58 patients with septic shock admitted to our intensive care unit (ICU) between July 2021 and December 2022 were included. Patients were randomly divided into 3 groups: high-dose vitamin C (150 mg/k… Show more
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