This prospective, observational study investigates the relationship between early oxygen exposure and oxidative stress in adult intensive care unit patients with sepsis or septic shock. Fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂) administered during the first 24 hours of ICU admission will be recorded and analyzed in relation to changes in the uric acid/albumin ratio (UAR), a biomarker reflecting oxidative burden and inflammation. Serum uric acid and albumin levels will be measured at baseline and at 24 hours, and the percentage change in UAR will be calculated. Secondary analyses will examine associations between UAR changes, oxygenation indices, and 28-day mortality. The study aims to determine whether higher FiO₂ exposure is associated with increased oxidative stress and to evaluate the potential role of UAR as a clinically accessible marker of oxygen-related oxidative injury in septic ICU patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
110
Not applicable. This is a prospective observational study. No intervention or alteration to standard treatment protocols will be performed. Clinical and laboratory data obtained during routine care, including preoperative hemogram parameters and early postoperative pain scores, will be recorded and analyzed without influencing patient management.
Early Postoperative Pain Severity
early postoperative pain severity, as measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). 0: no pain, 10 worst pain
Time frame: Within the first 60 minutes after admission to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
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