The Value of PSP in Predicting Outcome in ICU Surgical Peritonitis Patients
PeritonitisSepsis2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of Pancreatic Stone Protein (PSP) in predicting patient outcomes with suspected peritonitis in the Intensive Care Unit after abdominal surgery and compare PPS with other blood parameters, including C-Reactive Protein (CRP), White Cell Count (WCC), Interleucin-6 (IL-6) and Procalcitonin (PCT).
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Critically Ill COVID-19 vs. Non-COVID-19 Patients
InfectionsCritical Illness5 moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) among critically ill patients. However, in a context of high prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) there is a lack of direct comparison between the incidence of VAP in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cohorts. The investigators conducted a prospective, single-center cohort study comparing COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital in Turin, Italy, between March 2020 and December 2021 (COVID-19 group), with a historical cohort of ICU-mixed patients admitted between June 2016 and March 2018 (NON-COVID-19 group).
Parathyroid Hormone Kinetics During CRRT
Critical IllnessMulti Organ Failure3 moreThe objective of this study is to assess the parathyroid hormone serum concentrations and kinetics in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit due to multi-organ failure and undergoing citrate anticoagulation continuous renal replacement therapy.
TCF7L2 Polymorphisms Influence on Glycemic Control in ICU Patients With Organ Failure
Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseHyperglycemia2 moreThis study evaluates the link between genetic polymorphisms as r7903146, rs12255372 of TCF7L2 gene and the risk of developing hyperglycemia during Intensive care unit stay
BK Virus and Renal Dysfunction in Postoperative/Posttraumatic Critically Ill Patients
Acute Renal FailureSIRS3 moreThe purpose of this study is to find out whether acute renal failure is associated with BK virus reactivation in postoperative/posttraumatic critically ill patients with severe SIRS/sepsis and shock.
LDH as a Biochemical Biomarker to Predict Organ Failure in the Emergency Department Setting
Multiple Organ FailureThe purpose of this study is evaluate if K3, a novel biomarker, sampled at arrival to the emergency department can be used to predict the development of organ failure measured as SOFA score. K3 consists of lactate dehydrogenase, albumin and magnesium combined.
Patient Plasma Response and Outcome in Septic Shock With Thrombocytopenia Associated Multiple Organ...
Septic ShockThrombocytopenia1 moreThe purpose of this study is to learn how blood clotting substances respond in children with septic shock, low platelet counts, and multiple organ failure (MOF) treated at different institutions. Multiple organ failure can be related to an infection producing "septic shock," in which substances released in the blood cause poor blood flow to the organs. The number of platelets circulating in your child's blood stream is also decreased (this is called "thrombocytopenia") as a result of this condition. Research has shown that certain substances in the part of the blood known as plasma (the clear liquid part of the blood not including the red blood cells but holding blood clotting factors) can cause the organs to work poorly. The investigators would like to compare these blood responses in children with this condition, receiving a variety of different treatments, for multiple organ failure in other medical centers around the world. The investigators hope to enroll 80 patients into the study.
Application of Stimulated Immune Response Change to Predict Outcome of Patient With Severe Sepsis...
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)Sepsis3 morePersistence of a marked compensatory anti-inflammatory innate immune response after an insult is termed immunoparalysis. There is no biomarker available to determine the immune status of patient. Thus, the need for early and definite diagnosis of immune status of patient with sepsis, as well as the identification of patients at risk of evolving with severe organ dysfunctions, is crucial. Most important of all, speed is the key to survival. Therefore, it of crucial importance to identify which patient characteristic determines the poor prognosis. Early intervention can improve the prognosis. Investigators foresee an urgent need to identify predictors for mortality in severe sepsis, including clinical factors or immune status. Recently, the PIRO model has been proposed as a way of stratifying septic patients according to their Predisposing condition, the severity of Infection, the Response to therapy and the degree of Organ dysfunction. The immune status may be associated with above model. However, there is paucity data addressing this issue. In this study, investigators will also analyze the progression of patient condition during treatment and the associated immune status change. In the future, Investigators hope the determination of immune status may contribute to this model of classification rather than just being used as prognostic markers. Despite the advances in the knowledge of the basic processes that trigger and sustain the systemic inflammatory response in sepsis, the search for a "magic bullet" to treat this syndrome has been frustrating. The incidence of severe sepsis and septic shock still remains quite high, as does its mortality, which has decreased very little over the past decades.
Feasibility Study of MicroKine Dx System in Critically-ill Pediatric Patients.
Multiple Organ FailureThis study will enroll approximately 25 pediatric patients to assess the performance and real-world feasibility of multi-biomarker based prognostic and predictive algorithms to aid in the clinical management of pediatric critically-ill patients.
Postoperative Respiratory Abnormalities
Respiratory FailureRespiratory Arrest18 moreThe study aims to determine how historical cases of respiratory abnormalities are documented by clinicians in the electronic health records (EHR) of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System (MHHS) inpatient facilities. The knowledge gained from this study will support the design of modern data-driven surveillance approach to continuously collect, monitor and timely recognize postoperative respiratory abnormalities using electronic healthcare recorded data.