Improving the recognition of sepsis in infants
Situation Awareness to Improve Infant Sepsis Recognition in the Presence of Clinical Uncertainty
This study is working on a new system to help doctors and nurses spot sepsis in babies earlier, so they can get the right treatment quickly and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10821444 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the early detection of sepsis in infants, a condition that can lead to severe complications and high mortality rates. By developing an innovative early recognition system that integrates patient data with predictive modeling, the project seeks to provide healthcare professionals with timely and accurate information. The approach involves utilizing existing neonatal sepsis registry data and advanced clinical informatics to improve situation awareness among clinicians and nurses. The goal is to ensure that infants at the highest risk for sepsis receive prompt and effective treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants who are at risk for sepsis, particularly those admitted to neonatal intensive care units.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infants or those who do not exhibit risk factors for sepsis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mortality and long-term health issues associated with sepsis in infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using predictive modeling and clinical informatics to improve disease recognition, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grundmeier, Robert W — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Grundmeier, Robert W
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.