The PRECISE RCT: Evolution of an Early Septic Shock Fluid Resuscitation Trial

Severe sepsis and septic shock are the most common reasons for admission to an intensive care unit; and the risk of death is substantial, estimated at approximately 40%. Evidence suggests that early resuscitation strategies that include the use of resuscitation fluids, antibiotics, blood, and inotropes reduce death. Although fluid resuscitation is an immediate life-saving intervention, a fundamental question that remains unanswered is whether …