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    Fighting Sepsis at the Point of Care

    3min
    Linda Brookes
    Published on January 25, 2019
    POC lactate testing is helpful in early sepsis detection.

    Lactate tests at the point of care enable early detection and treatment of sepsis.

    The sooner lactate is measured, the earlier sepsis treatment can begin.

    Introduction of point of care testing

    Kristie M. Campbell is a strong advocate of point of care sepsis testing.

    Kristie M. Campbell, Manager of Point of Care (POC) Testing and Outreach Operations for Huntsville Hospital Laboratory, Huntsville, Alabama

    By Linda Brookes
    Linda Brookes is a freelance medical writer and editor based in New York and London with a record of working for a wide range of international clients and publications in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields.
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    3. Levy MM, Evans LE, Rhodes A.. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign bundle: 2018 update. Crit Care Med. 2018;46:997−1000. http://www.survivingsepsis.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Surviving-Sepsis-Campaign-Hour-1-Bundle-2018.pdf

    1. The statements by Siemens Healthineers customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.