Improving the diagnosis of sepsis in children during emergency calls
The Right Call: Implementing a Sepsis Diagnostic Safety Toolkit in a Pediatric Transfer Call Center to Improve Diagnosis of Children in General Emergency Settings
This study is working to make it easier and faster for doctors to spot sepsis in kids during emergency calls, so that children can get the right care more quickly when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932371 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the diagnosis of pediatric sepsis by implementing a diagnostic safety toolkit in a pediatric transfer call center. The project will analyze and reduce diagnostic errors while improving the work systems used during emergency calls. By leveraging brief consultative phone calls with pediatric specialists, the research seeks to disseminate critical knowledge and strategies to improve outcomes for children experiencing sepsis in general emergency departments. The focus is on timely diagnosis, which is crucial for better patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who are suspected of having sepsis and are being treated in general emergency departments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing symptoms of sepsis or are being treated in specialized pediatric emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of sepsis in children, significantly improving survival rates and reducing long-term health complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving diagnostic processes in emergency settings can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scott, Halden F — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Scott, Halden F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.