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Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors, experts say
Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for a wearable device whose software capabilities are designed to detect early signs of infection.

Factors ID’d that increase risk for mechanical ventilation with sepsis
Factors ID’d that increase risk for mechanical ventilation with sepsis
Sep 01, 2023

Risk factors change depending on time from diagnosis and comorbidities, however.

Opportunities exist for improving hospital-based sepsis programs with new CDC guidance
Opportunities exist for improving hospital-based sepsis programs with new CDC guidance
Aug 28, 2023

73% of hospitals have a committee that monitors and reviews sepsis care, with prevalence varying by hospital size.

Stroke should be at top of conditions targeted by new tech solutions, researchers say
Stroke should be at top of conditions targeted by new tech solutions, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023

A recent study evaluated where diagnostic error occurs most frequently in the US, and concluded that there is a need to develop new “systematic solutions,”

Sepsis and shock detection software takes leap with US approval
Sepsis and shock detection software takes leap with US approval
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 28, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration approved use of AI-powered sepsis detection software last week, part of a slew of recent innovations from South Korea. 

Continuous meropenem no benefit in critically ill patients with sepsis
Continuous meropenem no benefit in critically ill patients with sepsis
Jun 22, 2023

No improvement was seen in the composite of all-cause mortality and the emergence of pandrug- or extensively drug-resistant bacteria.

Hydrocortisone does not reduce 90-day mortality in septic shock
Hydrocortisone does not reduce 90-day mortality in septic shock
May 31, 2023

A small reduction in mortality was seen with use of hydrocortisone with fludrocortisone.

Hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone superior for septic shock
Hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone superior for septic shock
Apr 13, 2023

Compared with hydrocortisone alone, the combo significantly cuts the risk for in-hospital death or hospice discharge.

Cardiovascular hospitalization increased after sepsis hospitalization
Cardiovascular hospitalization increased after sepsis hospitalization
Feb 01, 2023

“Professionals need to be aware that people who have previously had sepsis are at very high risk for cardiovascular events,” an author said.

Early warning system can identify sepsis patients
Early warning system can identify sepsis patients
Aug 03, 2022

Patients whose alert was confirmed by a provider within three hours had a reduced in-hospital mortality rate.