Diagnostics
Life-saving data T
he statistics are startling: one sepsis-related death occurs somewhere in the world every 2.8 seconds. That’s 11 million preventable deaths each year and as many as 50 million infections – many of them hospital-acquired. Sepsis (or septicaemia) is a severe immune response to infection, resulting in septic shock and organ failure. It can affect anyone with an infection, meaning it can develop across diverse patient groups and clinical settings.
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The Global Sepsis Alliance estimates that early detection can cut mortality rates by as much as 50%. One study found that every hour between emergency department admission and antibiotic administration can lead to a 9% increase in the chance of mortality. While prevention – including good hygiene and vaccination programs – can cut incidence rates, early diagnosis and treatment is still the last line of defence. Cutting incidence rates is easier said than done. While sepsis may
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Sepsis is a serious condition that is thought to kill more than 11 million people worldwide each year. It can be difficult to diagnose due to its complex symptoms, yet early detection is critical. Lynette Eyb speaks with Penny Cooper, director of data science and governance at Augusta Health, about how her hospital has used artificial intelligence to harness clinical data and drastically cut mortality rates.
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