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Based on a clinically validated biological assay this project will test a prototype point of care device for use in close proximity of a patient. The assay detects abnormal blood chemistry due to bacterial sepsis, within minutes of sampling and before standard physiological sepsis is diagnosed and has been shown in children and adults in settings that include post-surgery, oncology, acute medical and intensive care units. It has been designed to frequently monitor progression of symptoms with a view to improve overall antibiotic stewardship to collectively meet objectives of the Department of Health “UK Five Year Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2013-2018.
| Project | Rapid Diagnosis of Bacterial Sepsis in Acute Settings |
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| Description |
Based on a clinically validated biological assay this project will test a prototype point of care device for use in close proximity of a patient. The assay detects abnormal blood chemistry due to bacterial sepsis, within minutes of sampling and before standard physiological sepsis is diagnosed and has been shown in children and adults in settings that include post-surgery, oncology, acute medical and intensive care units. It has been designed to frequently monitor progression of symptoms with a view to improve overall antibiotic stewardship to collectively meet objectives of the Department of Health “UK Five Year Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2013-2018. |
| Funding | £ 79,583 |
| Competition | Competition 11 - Improving patient flow to maximise operational efficiency in the Acute Sector |
| Competition Date | August 2016 |
| Health Innovation Network Partner | Health Innovation Manchester |
| Website | http://www.sepsisplus.com/index.html |