Prediction models for SIRS, sepsis and associated organ dysfunctions in paediatric intensive care: study protocol for a diagnostic test accuracy study

• Main Authors: Andre Karch (Author), Antje Wulff (Author), Michael Marschollek (Author), Philipp Beerbaum (Author), Thomas Jack (Author), Julia Böhnke (Author), Nicole Rübsamen (Author), Marcel Mast (Author), Henning Rathert (Author), Louisa Bode (Author), Sven Schamer (Author), Pronaya Prosun Das (Author), Lena Wiese (Author), Christian Groszewski-Anders (Author), Andreas Haller (Author), Torsten Frank (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis and associated organ dysfunctions are life-threating conditions occurring at paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Early recognition and treatment within the first hours of onset are critical. However, time pressure, lack of pers...