A Study of the Accuracy of Physician Diagnosis of Sepsis Prior to Objective Testing

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy and clinical usefulness of a physicians impression prior to having objective laboratory data or imaging results for the diagnosis of sepsis.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

We will include physician encounters with patients that meet any one of the following four criteria and the providers will be blinded to the reason
- Two SIRS criteria and systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg
- Two SIRS criteria and blood cultures ordered
- Two SIRS criteria and an elevated lactate (physician input will only be measured if not aware of the lactate result)
- Systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg and blood cultures ordered

Exclusion Criteria

We will exclude children and pregnant women since the cardiovascular responses to infection differ among these groups
We will also exclude prisoners and vulnerable adults

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Casey Clements, M.D., Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Casey Clements, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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