Understanding how doctors vary in treating sepsis
Measuring and Learning from Care Variation in Sepsis
This study looks at how different doctors treat sepsis, a serious infection that can affect your organs, to find the best ways to help patients recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ihc Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908523 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in how physicians treat sepsis, a serious condition caused by infections that can lead to organ failure. By analyzing large clinical datasets, the study aims to uncover the decision-making processes behind treatments such as antibiotic use and fluid resuscitation. It will also explore how these decisions vary among doctors and how they relate to different patient characteristics. The goal is to identify optimal treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes in sepsis care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with sepsis who are receiving treatment in emergency departments.
Not a fit: Patients with sepsis who are not admitted to the hospital or those who do not receive treatment in emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols for sepsis, potentially saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that analyzing treatment variations can lead to significant improvements in clinical outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Murray, UNITED STATES
- Ihc Health Services, INC. — Murray, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peltan, Ithan Daniel — Ihc Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Peltan, Ithan Daniel
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.