Sepsis, Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators hypothesize that CPD parameters will provide improved prediction of sepsis compared to currently employed laboratory parameters. These studies hold the potential to shape practitioner guidelines and improve the timeliness and accuracy with which patients with sepsis are treated today.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult (≥18 to 90 years) * Patients presenting to the Emergency Department * CBC (Complete Blood Count) with differential testing performed and CPD data retrieved
Exclusion criteria
* Previously enrolled in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| We are measuring CBC (complete blood count) and MNV (Mean Neutrophil Volume) | approximately 10 months | Evaluate the clinical utility of CPD MNV as an aid in the diagnosis and risk assessment of Emergency Department patients for progression to sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. |
Countries
United States