Sepsis Infections and Infestations Sepsis
Conditions
Interventions
The study will test the prevalence of sepsis on the general wards and Emergency Departments over a 24 hour period. Data will be collected using an electronic data collection tool on basic demographics
Sponsors
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Must be admitted or transferred to either the ED or hospital ward or critical care area 2. NEWS score of 3 or above 3. High clinical suspicion of an infection 4. Have sepsis as defined by an infection together with two or more SIRS criteria 5. Aged 18 years or over
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Aged less than 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Prevalence of sepsis in the acute hospital setting is determined by reviewing patient notes on the study day (24 hours) 2. Mortality rate of sepsis is measured by reviewing patient notes at 90 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life of sepsis survivors is determined using SF-36 questionnaire at 6 months 2. Completion and barriers of Sepsis 6 are determined by reviewing patient notes on the study day (24 hours) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed