Severe sepsis Infections and Infestations Sepsis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Agreement with study procedures, informed consent 3. Fulfilling 3 out of 4 criteria of a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) 4. Suspected or proven infection 5. Two or more sepsis-induced organ dysfunctions 6. Start of first sepsis-induced organ dysfunction within the last 36 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-agreement with study procedures 2. Sign of severe sepsis for more than 36 hours 3. Chronic immuno-compromizing diseases 4. Chronic therapy with anti-inflammatory drugs 5. Non-curable cancer diseases 6. Chronic renal failure with hemodialysis 7. Pregnant or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Alterations of immunologic parameters | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
Germany