Sepsis: a global
healthcare problem
Sepsis is a significant global health issue, contributing to 20% of all global deaths² and poses a substantial economic impact on the entire health system³
Of all global deaths are
related to sepsis¹
Per patient when sepsis is
detected at admission
For late detection
of sepsis
Sepsis - A life-threatening medical emergency
Sepsis leads to tissue damage, organ failure,
and death as a result of an infection.
1 of 3 people who died in a hospital had sepsis during that hospitalization¹
Early detection of sepsis is critical but current tools are falling short
Early detection of sepsis is critical. However, current tools are proving inadequate, as reflected in a 43% rise in EMR sepsis alerts in recent years, which contributes to alert fatigue among healthcare professionals⁵.
For every 1-hour delay in sepsis treatment, the odds of a poor outcome increase by 4%
MeMed BV
– a useful tool in hemodynamically stable suspected sepsis patient management
According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Recommendations⁶, defining the etiology of suspected
sepsis and administering antibiotics as soon as possible are key steps in the treatment of these
patients. MeMed BV can aid in this important task.
- Shock is Present:
Sepsis is definite or probable:
- Administer antimicrobials immediately, ideally within 1 hour of recognition
Sepsis is possible:
- Administer antimicrobials immediately, ideally within 1 hour of recognition
- Shock is Present:
Sepsis is definite or probable:
- Administer antimicrobials immediately, ideally within 1 hour of recognition
Sepsis is possible:
- Rapid reassessment of infectious vs noninfectious causes of acute illness
- Consider antimicrobials within 3 hours if concern for infection persists
-
Sepsis is definite
or probable:
- Sepsis is possible:
Shock is Present:
-
Administer antimicrobials
immediately, ideally within
1 hour of recognition
-
Administer antimicrobials
immediately, ideally within
1 hour of recognition
Shock is Absent:
-
Administer antimicrobials
immediately, ideally within
1 hour of recognition
-
Rapid reassessment of
infectious vs noninfectious
causes of acute illness
-
Consider antimicrobials
within 3 hours if concern
for infection persists
MeMed Severity™
MeMed Severity is an innovative diagnostic tool designed to enhance the management of sepsis. It provides a precise numeric score to predict severe outcomes, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions quickly. By categorizing patients based on their risk levels, MeMed Severity supports immediate risk assessment and short-term prognosis to improve patient care and outcomes.
*This device is currently in development and has not been approved for sale by any regulatory authority. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Learn more about sepsis
References
1. What is sepsis? CDC Sepsis
2. Key facts about sepsis – World Health Organization
3. Paoli, et al. “Epidemiology and Costs of Sepsis in the United States”. Critical Care Medicine 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003342
4. Seymour CW et al., Time to treatment and mortality during mandated emergency care for sepsis. N Engl J Med 2017 May 21; [e-pub].
5. Epic’s sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic. Fierce Healthcare
6. Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2021
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