Joining the fight against sepsis

Sepsis is a very serious medical condition that presents a considerable diagnostic challenge to emergency department and intensive care clinicians

Radiometer has joined the fight against this potentially fatal condition, providing a rapid, acute care testing solution for measuring procalcitonin (PCT), the most sensitive biomarker to aid in the diagnosis – or rule-out – of bacterial sepsis, allowing early detection of sepsis and helping to save lives [1]. Today, PCT complements other testing recommended in sepsis guidelines.

Learn more about the importance of early detection of sepsis and Procalcitonin (PCT) testing.

Sepsis - the importance of early detection

Early detection and effective treatment is the key to surviving sepsis

Rapid, accurate PCT testing at the point of patient care is a vital aid to diagnosing sepsis

Procalcitonin (PCT) – the biomarker of choice to aid in the diagnosis of sepsis

Rapid, accurate PCT testing at the point of care is a vital aid to diagnosing sepsis

The role of lactate as an aid in sepsis diagnosis and management

Lactate levels are typically elevated in patients with sepsis and septic shock

CRP as an aid in the diagnosis of sepsis

CRP is a well-established biomarker of infection, inflammation, and sepsis and is widely used in clinics and emergency departments

Riedel S, et al. Procalcitonin as a marker for the detection of bacteremia and sepsis in the emergency department. Am J Clin Pathol 2011; 135: 182-89.