Sepsis: New rapid test ‘could save thousands of lives’
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Sepsis: New rapid test ‘could save thousands of lives’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47279072 By BBC Health news A new rapid test for earlier diagnosis of sepsis has been developed by University of Strathclyde researchers, which they say could save thousands of lives. A microelectrode device analyses the patient’s blood, with results coming through in two-and-a-half minutes. Current diagnosis tests for sepsis can…

Every NHS trust told to bring in early warning checks in war on sepsis

Every NHS trust told to bring in early warning checks in war on sepsis

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/19/every-nhs-trust-told-bring-early-warning-checks-war-sepsis/ By: Laura Donnelly, health editor  Every NHS hospital should adopt an early warning system to prevent almost 2,000 needless deaths a year, including cases of sepsis, officials say. All trusts have been asked to introduce consistent checks, amid warnings that the safety of millions of patients is at stake. Sir Bruce Keogh,…