Sepsis
Conditions
Keywords
Sepsis, organ failure, cytokines, clotting factors
Brief summary
We will collect blood samples from patients with the diagnosis of sepsis and other ICU patients. We will describe the course of different mediator levels and organ injury markers and follow their progression throughout the course of the study.
Detailed description
After informed consent is obtained 5 cc of blood is collected on the day of admission and on days 0, 1, 3, and 7 thereafter. Plasma is collected and frozen for the subsequent measurement of biomarkers.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Admission to the ICU
Exclusion criteria
* No blood draws scheduled * Hemoglobin level \< 6,5 gm/dl
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Death | 30 days | Survival at 30 days |
Countries
United States