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1 day ago · Thrombocytopenia is common in sepsis and is associated with outcomes. Thrombocytopenia (a platelet count < 150,000/μL) is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients [ 2] and seen in > 55% of sepsis cases and at higher rates in septic shock [ 3, 4 ]. Severe thrombocytopenia (≤ 50,000/μL) [ 2] develops in ~ 30% of thrombocytopenic septic ...
5 days ago · Complete Blood Count (CBC): This test examines your white blood cell count and provides insights into your body's fight against infection. Blood Lactate Level: Elevated lactate levels in your blood may point to oxygen deprivation in tissues and organs, which is a hallmark of sepsis.
May 2, 2024 · Their data suggests that, compared to unaided physician predictions, the algorithm has the potential to “increase the early detection of sepsis by up to 32% and reduce false positives by up to 17%.”
May 2, 2024 · Comparing AUC of the ROC curves, the XGboost model had a higher predictive performance (0.91) than the LR model (0.88). The SHAP visualization tool indicated fibrinogen, NLR, BI, and age were important features of sepsis in patients with extremely severe burns.
Apr 22, 2024 · Issue Section: Review. IMPACT STATEMENT. Many common disorders can be initially identified by a CBC. The red blood cell parameters of the CBC can be directly impacted by specific red blood cell disorders, or they may be a surrogate marker for other conditions.
May 1, 2024 · Given the scarcity of studies analyzing the clinical predictors of pediatric septic cases that would progress to septic shock, this study aimed to determine strong predictors for pediatric emergency department (PED) patients with sepsis at risk for septic shock and mortality. Methods.
May 7, 2024 · Recent developments include the TREWS system by Johns Hopkins University, which has shown promising results in early detection and treatment initiation across multiple hospitals. The University of California at San Diego has also developed the COMPOSER tool, which has reduced in-hospital sepsis mortality.
