Archive for sepsis
Nurses Week 2022: Patients at high risk for adverse events related to sepsis
Boston Children’s commitment to exceptional patient care and the best possible outcomes inspires innovation and growth. Both the hospital and its nursing leadership encourage professional development of employees through a variety of research and educational programs. The professional practice of Katie Roy, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner, Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), provides a ... Read More about Nurses Week 2022: Patients at high risk for adverse events related to sepsis
New research NETs a fresh angle for treating severe inflammation
As we’ve seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, serious infections sometimes trigger an excessive inflammatory reaction that does as much harm — or more — than the infection itself. New research at Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests a potential way to block this hyperinflammation response by repurposing or modifying an existing drug. ... Read More about New research NETs a fresh angle for treating severe inflammation
In surgery for people with sepsis, choice of anesthetic may matter
Sepsis, an extreme immune response to infection, has no specific treatment and is a leading cause of hospital deaths. As part of their care, patients often undergo imaging procedures and surgery to pinpoint and help eliminate the infection. New preclinical findings suggest that the choice of general anesthetic used for these procedures can influence sepsis ... Read More about In surgery for people with sepsis, choice of anesthetic may matter
First sharp images reveal structure of key inflammatory protein
After decades of attempts by the scientific community, researchers have now provided the first clear look at a protein implicated in a vast array of inflammatory conditions. The finding, published recently in Nature, lifts a blindfold that has hampered scientists’ ability to intervene when the immune system overreacts to perceived threats. The protein, known as ... Read More about First sharp images reveal structure of key inflammatory protein