SHOCK US STUDY: Fluid Responsiveness in Sepsis Measured by Ultrasonography

The study aim is to examine point-of-care ultrasound findings, reliability, and ease of performance in association with fluid responsiveness for patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. The investigators propose a prospective observational research study of patients presenting to one of three Yale New Haven Hospital emergency departments, York Street Campus, St. Raphael's Campus, and Shoreline Medical Center who meet criteria for sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock during their emergency department visit.