Effect of Thiamine on Oxygen Utilization (VO2) in Critical Illness
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of thiamine therapy on oxygen
consumption in critically-ill patients. The investigators will evaluate this by measuring VO2
before and after thiamine administration in patients admitted to the ICU and requiring
mechanical ventilation.