IV Vitamin C as an Adjunctive Therapy in Sepsis and Sepsis Shock.
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2023-10
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Saudi Digital Library
Abstract
In my systematic literature search, I aim to thoroughly explore the use of vitamin C, as an adjunctive
therapy, in the management of sepsis and septic shock. Since the latter possess significant challenges in
the practice of critical care, I believe this necessitates the exploration of other supportive therapies that
enhances the patients’ outcomes.
By conducting a thorough search in multiple databases, my project investigated the plausibility of using
vitamin C in sepsis and septic shock and how this may influence different outcomes, most importantly,
the mortality rate. Furthermore, my project will dive into a comprehensive examination of high quality
randomised controlled trials (RCTs), outlining in details the process of the critical appraisal and how my
conclusion is based on this analysis.
Finally, the findings of this project will shed the light on the implications, future recommendations, and
current unanswered questions related to the use of vitamin C. This will potentially lead to an enhancement
of the patients’ care and providing innovative approaches for upcoming research as well as improving the
treatment protocols in the critical care settings.
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Sepsis, Septic Shock, Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid