Deep Vein Thrombosis, Inflammatory Response, Multi Organ Failure, Nosocomial Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will involve blood draws to test for specific cytokines. The study goal is to gain a better understanding of the role of inflammatory response in the development of specific complications in burn and TENS patients.
Interventions
OTHERBlood Draw
This study will involve blood draws to test for specific cytokines
Sponsors
Joseph M. Still Research Foundation, Inc.
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* is ≥18 years of age * has been admitted to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital Augusta with a burn diagnosis, or TENS OR SJS diagnosis (confirmed or non-confirmed), with an expected length of stay to be at least 7 days * the subject or their legally authorized representative is able to provide informed consent * has a negative urine or serum pregnancy test at screening (if female and has potential for pregnancy)
Exclusion criteria
* is moribund, or in the opinion of the investigator is not expected to survive * has sustained an electrical burn
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cytokine Response that develops into complications | up to one year | The number of burn and TENS patients that develop subsequent medical complications |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactJoan Wilson
Outcome results
None listed