Sepsis Timer 1.0

Sepsis is a severe medical condition resulting from infections and is a significant factor in hospitalization rates and mortality worldwide. In the United States, sepsis is responsible for over 250,000 fatalities and 1.3 million hospital admissions annually. The cost of treating sepsis within the U.S. healthcare system amounts to a staggering $23.7 billion, solidifying it as the most financially burdensome ailment handled in American hospitals.

The critical determinant in surviving sepsis lies in promptly acknowledging and treating it with antibiotics, fluids, and other medications to stabilize blood pressure. Recommendations advise administering intravenous antibiotics within 1 hour of diagnosis and providing intravenous fluids and undertaking other treatment measures within 3 to 6 hours, contingent on the severity of symptoms. Nevertheless, within busy hospital settings, delays can frequently occur, potentially resulting in avoidable complications and fatalities.

Sepsis Timer stands out as a structured checklist with timed monitoring capabilities and straightforward clinical decision-makingsupport designed to aid hospital practitioners in carrying out crucial treatment protocols within designated time frames. When a patient is diagnosed with sepsis, start the timer on the app, which will outline the essential treatment procedures and notify you when these actions are due. To cease the alerts, mark off the completed steps.

The treatment plans and timelines implemented in Sepsis Timer align with guidelines from the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC), which are also endorsed by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Key features of Sepsis Timer comprise:

• Adherence to SSC sepsis bundles and IHI and CMS SEP-1 Core Measure sepsis treatment recommendations
• User-friendly and uncomplicated interface
• Configurable alert settings include periodic alerts, snooze options, and customizable sounds
• Response time monitoring tracks the time taken to fulfill treatment steps and bundles
• Clear statistical reports display average response times for completed timers throughout an interval
• Comprehensive user guide with detailed explanations for all treatment protocols and app functionalities
• Fundamental background information on diagnosing and treating sepsis; additional in-depth insights are available in our Sepsis Clinical Guide app

This application is tailored for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals overseeing critically ill patients in a hospital setting.