Proteinuria During Sepsis and Septic Shock: Characterization and Association With ARDS

Septic shock remains highly fatal, causing multi-organ failure including hemodynamic, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hematologic, and hepatic. These failures stem from generalized inflammatory aggression leading to endothelial dysfunction, especially at the capillary level. Pulmonary failure secondary to septic shock is characterized by edema, with ARDS being the most severe form. Sepsis is the second most common cause of ARDS after pneumonia. The incidence of ARDS in severe sepsis is about 6%, and its occurrence is an independent factor contributing to increased mortality. These failures significantly impact the management of septic shock, where early and often agressive, vascular filling is standard for hemodynamic failure. Conversely, the onset of ARDS onset warrants limiting hydro-sodium inputs. Currently, there are no data predicting the occurrence of ARDS patients with septic shock.