Early Sepsis Detection - Importance and Methods

Early sepsis detection involves identifying signs of systemic infection promptly for timely medical intervention.

Early Sepsis Detection FAQ

How is early sepsis detected in critical care patients?

Early sepsis detection in critical care patients using multiscale blood pressure and heart rate dynamics. J. Electrocardiol. 50, 739–743 (2017). Dummitt, B. et al. Using survival analysis to predict septic shock onset in ICU patients. J. Crit. Care 48, 339–344 (2018).

When to suspect sepsis?

1.1. When to suspect sepsis 1.1.1. Think 'could this be sepsis?' if a person presents with symptoms or signs that indicate possible infection. 1.1.2. Take into account that people with sepsis may have non-specific, non-localised presentations, for example feeling very unwell, and may not have a high temperature.

Why is early recognition of sepsis important?

Prevention and early recognition of sepsis are of paramount importance until novel emerging drugs (or interventions) are demonstrated to be effective. Early application of the optimal treatments and improved compliance with sepsis bundles are pre-requisites for improving patients' outcomes.

Is there a universal trigger for early detection of sepsis?

There is no universal trigger or tool to aid sepsis diagnosis. The objective of this study was to identify triggers and tools to assist the early detection of sepsis that can be readily implemented across various health care settings.