Septic Patients

People with sepsis who are treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) often have impaired blood flow to the skin and other tissues. These alterations in tissue perfusion may be associated with disease severity and clinical outcomes. The aim of this study is to see whether simple signs of blood flow to the skin, such as capillary refill time and blood test measurements, are linked to outcomes in people with sepsis treated in the ICU. Adults with sepsis who are admitted to the ICU will be invited to take part. Researchers will collect routine clinical data and blood test results during the first day of ICU treatment. No extra procedures or treatments will be performed as part of the study. The results of this study may improve understanding of early signs of impaired circulation in sepsis and their relation with recovery and survival.

This study aims to compare Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Platelet Ratio, Procalcitonin, and Total Leucocyte Count as indicators of prognostic outcome in septic patients in the intensive care unit.