Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance and Outcomes of Neonatal Sepsis in China
Antimicrobial ResistanceNeonatal SepsisNeonatal sepsis remains one of the most important cause of mortality and morbidities in China. This study will establish a prospective registral cohort of all infants with culture-proven neonatal sepsis in Chinese NICUs participating in the Chinese Neonatal Network (CHNN). The microbiology, antimicrobial resistance patterns and neonatal outcomes will be described in detail for this cohort.
Working Toward the Advancement of Recovery Using Modulated Therapeutic Hyperthermia (WARMTH) in...
SepsisThe purpose of this pilot study is to demonstrate the ability to warm critically ill patients with sepsis to a target temperature of 39°C
Regulatory Network and Diagnostic Value of Key Autophagy-related Genes in Sepsis
SepsisAutophagyAutophagy plays an important role in the occurrence and development of sepsis. This study aims to explore and verify the key autophagy-related genes in sepsis, then construct their regulatory networks and evaluate their potential diagnostic value, so as to provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis.
Prophylactic Ethanol Lock Therapy (ELT) in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition
Catheter-related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) NosBloodstream Infection Due to Central Venous Catheter1 moreThis study is being implemented to identify the role of prophylactic use of ethanol lock in adult patients on home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Central catheter related blood stream infection is a major complication in patients on HPN. The investigators hypothesize that the prophylactic use of ELT will decrease the number of catheter related blood stream infections compared to the control group. The investigators further hypothesize that with the introduction of prophylactic ELT, the number of infections will decrease.
Artificial Intelligence Versus Human-controlled Doctor in Virtual Reality Simulation for Sepsis...
SepsisThe purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence virtual doctor with human-controlled virtual doctor avatars on nursing students' sepsis care and interprofessional communication.
Effect of Education on Resident Physician Knowledge of Sepsis
SepsisSystemic Inflammatory Response SyndromeA questionnaire was provided, including clinical vignettes and free text answers, to assess and evaluate the ability of resident physicians to identify systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, and severe sepsis. Questionnaire scores were compared between specialties. A whole-hospital educational campaign was provided with the aim to improve sepsis recognition, and the questionnaire survey was repeated after one year to assess the effect of the education on the recognition of sepsis.
The Effects of Two Different Intravenous Lipid Emulsions on the Outcomes of Preterm Infants With...
Sepsis NewbornIntroduction and objectives: Lipid emulsions play an important role in parenteral nutrition in preterm infants. We aim to evaluate the effect of two different intravenous lipid emulsions on the outcomes of neonatal sepsis in preterm infants. Methods: A randomized controlled trial is conducted in the Neonatal Care Unit of Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Egypt. Forty preterm infants with clinically suspected sepsis are enrolled and assigned randomly into one of two groups, one receive MOFS lipid emulsion (MOFS group) and the other receive pure soyabean oil-based emulsion (S group). Clinical and epidemiological data are collected. Assessment is done on 1st day and 7th day post randomization including growth parameters, complete blood count, C-reactive protein, random blood glucose, serum creatinine, serum triglyceride, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (sICAM-1) and leukocyte integrin β2. Between-groups and within-group differences will be analyzed statistically.
Effects of Melatonin as a Novel Antioxidant and Free Radicals Scavenger in Neonatal Sepsis
Neonatal SepsisAssess the efficacy of melatonin as an adjuvant in the treatment of free radical disease in septic preterms receiving melatonin compared to those on conventional treatment through measuring the level of Malondialdehyde as a marker of oxidative stress and by comparing other clinical and laboratory parameters of sepsis in both groups.
Study of an Electronic Health Record-embedded Severe Sepsis Early Warning Alert
Severe SepsisThe investigators hypothesize that implementing an electronic health record-based early warning system for severe infections (severe sepsis) will decrease the time to antibiotic order. The study will consist of an algorithm which will monitor lab values, vital signs, and nursing documentation for signs of severe sepsis. When these criteria are met, an alert will be delivered via the electronic health record to a nurse and doctor and simultaneously an alert via pager to another nurse. The investigators plan to randomize which patients will generate these alerts and analyze the data after collecting information for approximately 6 months which will be sufficient to detect a 10% difference in the two patient groups.
Effect of Intravenous Vitamin C on SOFA Score Among Septic Patients
SepsisThis study aimed to explore the effect of intravenous (IV) vitamin C on sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score among septic patients in intensive care unit (ICU).