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auto-transfer and to take the BioFire Meningitis and Pneumonia Panels, from the point of care, back into the lab where they have the technical staff and infrastructure. “This will allow the clinical leads to focus on the patient while we do the testing. We know that best practice is not always followed with point of care testing by clinical staff, so it is better that it is done by the lab staff – as long as the result is provided on time. We can provide due diligence and ensure better governance, oversight and transparency for all care groups. “So, where do we want to be? We need to
ensure that, if I or a loved one has sepsis, I would want them to come to Royal Berkshire Hospital,” she concluded.
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Acknowledgement Olubunmi Martindale-Sheldon highlighted the importance of collaboration and credited the valuable contribution of her collaborators: Claire Burnett – Sepsis Lead Nurse, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Shabnam Iyer, Microbiology Consultant and Clinical Lead Andy Walden, Trust AMS Lead, Acute Medicine and Intensive Care Consultant Manish Thakker, Trust Sepsis Lead, Emergency Medicine
Date 09.04.22 Event
Admitted to Dolphin ward via Paediatrics ED Presenting: fever, diarrhoea since the morning of 09.04.22 Mum and dad had had days of feeling unwell this week and has older sibling who had a fever at nursery this week. O/e upset and crying Lumbar puncture performed as part of sepsis screen CSF cell count: WCC: 443 x 106 – 85% lymphocytes 15% polymorphonuclear cells PH micro team retrieved the CSF sample received in the Blood Sciences lab for CSF glucose and protein Blood Sciences BioFire squad run the sample on the BioFire ME panel and detect Enterovirus All antimicrobials stopped and anxious parents re-assured
10.04.22 Discharged home Fig 7. Meningitis case – Two-month-old baby Find out more
The UK Sepsis Summit featured a comprehensive programme which examined the importance of engaging with all stakeholders of the pathway. To improve patient outcomes and minimise the impacts of AMR, the sepsis pathway must be streamlined and consistent in hospitals and labs across the UK. The Sepsis Summit allowed delegates
to share best practice and feedback new innovations and processes that have led to successful outcomes and patient care. If you were unable to attend the UK Sepsis Summit, and you are a healthcare professional wanting to find out more, please email: ukmarketing@
biomerieux.com for access to the event recordings.
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